Anadolu Efes went up tonight (Tuesday) to 1: 2 in the Turkish playoff semifinal series after defeating Glatsray 64:71 away. The game was close throughout, with a critical three by who if not Vasily Mitchic assuring the Euroleague champion an away win that erased the home defeat in Game 1 and returned the home side to Anadolu. Gala will also host the fourth game on Thursday and hopes to equal the series, with Anadolu’s win bringing it to the playoff finals.
The attacks did not exactly stand out in the game, which as mentioned went close without any team being able to open a significant gap from its opponent. Mitchic’s three-pointer in the last minute finally ended the game, but until those minutes it was Bryant Dunston (20 points and 6 rebounds) and Elijah Bryant (16 and 8 rebounds) who stood out in the ranks of Anadolu. Mitchic finished with 13, with Shane Larkin scoring just 9, but also delivering 10 assists.
Di Boost stood out in the loser’s uniform (14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists) when ex Hapoel Gilboa / Galil Kerry Blackshire was also very good and finished with a double double of 11 points and 13 rebounds. As mentioned, that was not enough for Glatsray, who will go up in three days per game for an entire season for her.
Greece: A big surprise in the playoff quarterfinal series when Panathinaikos were embarrassed by Larissa, who defeated them 77:84. The team that finished in seventh place started the game great and finished the first quarter with a 13:26 advantage. Pau returned to the game in the third quarter, but the host did not panic and tied the series at 1-1. Panathinaikos hope to erase the shame and return to the lead in Game 3 to be held on Friday. Devonta Green scored 19 for the winner, Daryl Macon’s 27 points did not help Pao.
In Spain: Juventud in Daluna defeated Tenerife 58:81 at home and completed a 1: 2 victory in the quarter-final series on the way to a meeting with Barcelona in the semi-finals. Ante Tomic led the winner with 17 points and 11 rebounds.