By Stefan Djordjevic/ info@eurohoops.net
Anadolu Efes gambled away a double-digit lead but managed to take over again beating Galatasaray Doga Sigorta 78-72 and advancing to the Turkish League Finals with a 3-0 sweep.
Brock Motum led the victors with 24 points and seven rebounds followed by Vasilije Micic who notched a double-double with 23 points and 11 assists. James Anderson also logged a double-double with 13 points and ten boards.
Efes was ahead 41-36 at halftime and improved the lead to 62-51 in front of the final quarter. Galatasaray managed to fight back and tie the game at 67 with four minutes remaining, however, the guests made a 10-2 run which was enough to secure the win.
For Galatasaray, Aaron Harrison posted 24 points and seven boards in addition to Zach Auguste’s 15 and Nigel Hayes’ 12 points.