Posts Tagged ‘Efes Istanbul’
Khimki stuns Real Madrid to snap 17-game EuroLeague losing streak
The biggest upset of the EuroLeague season took place in Moscow, where Khimki stunned Real Madrid and returned to the winning track. Alexey Shved hit the game-winning two-pointer (with 17 seconds to go) and helped the Russians snap a 17-game losing streak (78-77). On the other hand, the “Whites” continue to struggle and lost for…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes snaps Fenerbahce’s 10-game EuroLeague winning streak in an emphatic way
Anadolu Efes made a stellar performance and decimated Fenerbahce in the Turkish Derby to snap the 10-game EuroLeague winning streak of their rivals. Efes led from start to finish against Fenerbahce and cruised to a dominant road win (74-106). With Vasilije Micic scoring a career-high 37 points and six three-pointers (6/6), Efes led by 14…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes solidifies EuroLeague playoff spot with third straight win
Anadolu Efes has cemented its place in the EuroLeague playoff zone, thanks to its third straight win in the competition. The Turks maintained their momentum in the EuroLeague after dominating Olympiacos at home (76-53). Efes came back from a 15-point deficit in the first quarter (11-26) to rally past the “Reds”. A 24-2 run in…
Read MoreValencia spoils Mike James’ EuroLeague career night to remain alive in playoff race
Mike James had a career night in the EuroLeague, but Valencia stood tall and earned a much-needed victory in its effort to enter the playoff zone. Valencia and CSKA Moscow fought tooth and nail for the win at La Fonteta, with the Spaniards prevailing in double overtime. Despite the hosts leading by 15 in the…
Read MoreKevin Punter’s EuroLeague career night leads Armani Milano past Olympiacos
Kevin Punter made the best performance of his EuroLeague career and helped Armani Milano rally past Olympiacos at home (90-79). Punter went for a career-high 27 points (8/12 shooting) and a PIR of 33, also a career-high. Armani led by as many as 18 points (44-26) , but the “Reds” turned things around and cut…
Read MoreZenit Saint Petersburg maintains EuroLeague top four push
Zenit Saint Petersburg maintained a top four push in the EuroLeague, following its 85-78 win over Anadolu Efes at home. The Russians led from start to finish and managed to extend their home winning streak to four games. Zenit led by as many as 23 in the contest, whereas Efes couldn’t come closer than five…
Read MoreKhimki’s 2-18 record the worst in the new EuroLeague format
Khimki Moscow set an embarrassing EuroLeague record in the blowout loss to Anadolu Efes on Thursday (99-60). Efes dominated the Russians from start to finish and handed Khimki its 11th straight defeat in the EuroLeague. The Turks improved to 11-9 and maintained a playoff push, thanks to their third straight win. On the other hand,…
Read MoreDzanan Musa signs multi-year deal with Anadolu Efes
Dzanan Musa (200 cm, G) is in the NBA no more. After two years with the New Jersey Nets (4.2 ppg in 54 games), Musa has signed a multi-year deal at the highest European level. Anadolu Efes is 11th in the EuroLeague standings with an 8-9 record. Efes is undefeated in the Turkish BSL as…
Read MoreOlympiacos maintains EuroLeague playoff push after OT win vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Olympiacos remained alive in the EuroLeague playoffs race, thanks to its 87-89 victory over Maccabi Tel-Aviv in overtime. The “Reds” stood tall in a late thriller at Tel-Aviv and secured their sixth road win, maintaining a playoff push. It was a hard-fought battle from start to finish between the two EuroLeague powerhouses, with Kostas Sloukas…
Read MoreArmani Milano triumphs over Real Madrid to sweep season series in the EuroLeague
Armani Milano stunned Real Madrid at Wizink Center and triumphed over the “Whites” to sweep the season series in the EuroLeague (2-0). Real was down by 17 midway through the third quarter (41-58), yet they cut the deficit to three late in the game (74-77). The Italians stood tall, though, and sealed the deal from…
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