Anadolu Zero was dragged to the fifth game of the Turkish playoff semifinal series against Glatsray, but tonight (Saturday) it came up to him determined to release a statement of intent: the Euroleague champion thrashed 77: 104 its rival on the way to 2: 3 and a meeting with Fenerbahce in the final.
Shane Larkin was passionate about Argin Atman’s team, with seven threes en route to their 28 points and added six assists. Bryant Dunston and Vasilya Mitchic scored 14 points each, and Elijah Bryant contributed a double-double of 13 and 10 rebounds. Morris Andor led Glatsray with 20 points, which did not prevent the end of the season. On Tuesday, the final series between the two strongest teams in Turkey will kick off.
The playoffs continue in Spain as well, and tonight Real Madrid increased their advantage to 0: 2 in the semi-final series against Basconia, with another victory by a double-digit margin. The Blancos already led by 28 points over the last quarter, before allowing the opponent to minimize damage and reduce to 83:71 at the end. Adam Hanga scored 18 points for Pablo Lasso’s team, which is one victory away from qualifying for the final. Walter Tavares recorded 15 and eight rebounds, Anthony Randolph finished with 12 and with the guest ballet and Anya Marinkovic, with 17 points.