Efes has opened a duel better and with the support of the audience in Podgorica imposed a pace.
After the first section, he had a minimum advantage (22:21), and in the second quarter, he completely controlled the game. They guessed Loyd and Larkin, while Osmani did a great job under the basket, so the Turkish team went to a half-digit difference – 46:35.
The image below completely changed. Hapoel went aggressive, Oturu dominated the racket, and Vasilije Micić showed why one of the best players of Europe. The third quarter is completed by the guest series (26:13), thus reversing at 61:59 and entered a completely new dynamic to the final.
The last period brought a real drama. Efes was trying to return the advantage over Larkin and Smith, but Hapoel played calmer and guessed in key moments. Bryant and Blakeney hit important shots, and Oturu locked the defensive jump.
Finally, the victory of the Israeli team 87:81.
In Hapoel Tel Aviva, the most effective was Blakeney with 17 points, while Bryant inserted 15 points.
In Anadolu Efes, the most efficient was Loyd with 25 points, and Osmani inserted 17 points.
(Vijesti.ba)
