Fenerbahçe Triumphs Over Anadolu Efes in Turkish EuroLeague Derby

Fenerbahçe Beko secured a crucial 84-76 victory over Anadolu Efes in the Turkish EuroLeague derby, snapping a streak of five losses in their last six games. While Efes entered the game in better form, they failed to capitalize on their momentum.

The game opened with an intense pace. Shane Larkin dazzled with 10 points in the first quarter, but Fenerbahçe responded through Skylar Mays and superior team play, ending the quarter tied at 24-24. In the second quarter, defenses tightened. Despite Stanley Johnson’s surprise contribution for Efes, Fenerbahçe took the lead, with Pierre’s late three-pointer putting them ahead 43-40 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Fenerbahçe extended their advantage with decisive performances from Devon Hall and Nicolò Melli. Tarık Biberovic, who hit five three-pointers, and Guduric added key contributions, giving Fenerbahçe a 64-56 lead entering the final period.

Elijah Bryant led Efes’ late efforts with 16 points, but Fenerbahçe’s balanced attack and defensive discipline held firm. Biberovic finished with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Guduric added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. For Efes, Larkin contributed 15 points, and Nwora added 12.

This victory revitalizes Fenerbahçe’s EuroLeague hopes and underscores their dominance in high-stakes derbies.