Anadolu Efes lost 77-72 to Red Star in the EuroLeague

Anadolu Efes Men's Basketball Team lost 77-72 to the Serbian representative Red Star, which it hosted in the third week of the EuroLeague.

The dark blue-whites, with Strazel and Jamer scoring in the first minutes of the match, which started balancedly, passed the 5th minute 10-9. In the first 7 minutes, simple ball losses in attack were added to the good defense of both teams, and the score remained barren. While both teams increased their effectiveness in attack in the last 3 minutes, the first quarter ended with Anadolu Efes leading 21-19. The balanced game in the first 10 minutes continued in the second quarter. While Anadolu Efes received scoring contributions from different players, Red Star prevented the score from being unbalanced with Nwora's baskets. The home team finished the first half ahead 37-36, with the lead changing hands several times.

In the second half, which started with mutual baskets, Red Star had the wind at its back with Moneke's scoring play. The dark blue-whites prevented their opponent from widening the gap with the baskets scored by Malcolm and Fernando under the basket. The period ended with Red Star leading 56-53.

Anadolu Efes, which faltered for a short time after James' injury, fell behind by 8 points (63-55) in the 33rd minute. The dark blue-whites, who went on a 6-0 run with baskets by Loyd, Saric and Dozier, reduced the difference to 2 in the 34th minute: 63-61. While the score was 73-71 with 9 seconds left before the end of the match that witnessed great excitement, Anadolu Efes could not make use of the open shot that could have given Malcolm the advantage. With the foul made after the position, Carter made 2 of 2 and took the lead 75-71. Red Star made no mistakes in the tactical fouls committed in the remaining time and left the field victorious 77-72.

For the dark blue-whites, Loyd's 17 points and 7 rebounds, Saric's 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Strazel's 13 points could not prevent the defeat. In Red Star, Moneke, who came off the bench, made a significant contribution to the victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds.

With this result, Anadolu Efes suffered its second defeat in its third game in the EuroLeague. The Serbian representative achieved its first victory this season.

JAMES WAS INJURED IN ANADOLU EFES

The American playmaker of the dark blue-white team, Mike James, had to leave the game due to an injury.

James, who injured his right ankle in the off-ball field with 2 minutes and 35 seconds left in the third quarter, remained on the ground. The experienced player, holding the back of his wrist in pain, was taken to the dressing room on a stretcher.

James, who stayed on the field for 22 minutes and 30 seconds in the match, played with 11 points, 3 assists and 1 rebound.

Hall: Belgrade Arena

Referees: Gytis Vilius (Lithuania), Steve Bittner (Germany), Sergio Manuel (Spain)

Red Star: Weiler-Babb 2, Carter 11, Dobric 10, Izundu 2, Ojeleye 9, Nwora 12, Moneke 18, Kramer 9, Motley, Jones 1, Miljenovic, Butler 3,

Anadolu Efes: James 11, Saric 13, Malcolm 5, Fernando 4, Strazel 13, Loyd 17, Russell 3, Dozier 4, Ercan Osmani 2, Jones, Yusta

1st Period: 19-21

Half time: 37-36