Before this match, Fenerbahce had won 10 games in a row against Efes. Despite the loss, Fenerbahce leads the series 2-1 in three wins.
In the fourth quarter, even three of Fenerbahce’s big players – Mikael Jantunen, Nicolo Melli and Khem Birch – had to end the game before the end of the game because of five personal fouls collected, so Shar’s team was forced to play with a low five for the rest of the time.
When the teams were separated by only 4 points (91:95), “Efes” defender Jordan Loydas nailed an important three-pointer with a minute left, Tarikas Biberovičius soon earned a foul in the attack and the fate of the match became clear.
Fenerbahce was driven to desperation by Shane Larkin, who scored as many as 28 points after three quarters. He finished the game with a total of 31 points (6/7 doubles, 4/7 triples, 7/9 free), 5 assists and 31 RBI.
J. Lloyd, who hit an important shot in the fourth quarter, scored 23 points and 21 RBI.
T. Biberovičius scored 29 points for Fenerbahce (29 points), Wade Baldwin added 24 points (27 points).
The fourth match of the series will be played on Sunday, June 7.
