Anadolu Efes For strength the fifth game and keeps alive the dream of the final Four, 85-82 [2-2]

The battle between Anadolu Efes and Panathinaikos promises an electrifying definition in the fifth meeting of the series. The Turkish team, a double consecutive champion in the past, managed to match the tie (2-2) after an adjusted 85-82 victory over the current champions. The ticket to Abu Dhabi will be decided on Tuesday night in the historic Oaka

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The party had all the ingredients of an epic confrontation. Anadolu Efes dominated the first measures, closing the first quarter with a tight 21-18. Although Panathinaikos took advantage (33-32) in the final stretch of the second period, the Turks reacted with an 8-0 partial to leave for rest with five margin points (38-33).

The show continued after the break, with blows of blows on both sides of the court. Efes reached a difference of 10 points (45-35), but the Greeks responded with a 10-0 forceful, crowned by a triple of Juancho Hernangómez (45-45).

From there, the battle became a constant pulse, with Anadolu Efes closing the third quarter with a minimal advantage (60-59).

With the game in a fist, Anadolu Efes found his best version in the last five minutes. Elijah Bryant scored a fundamental triple to advance his team (69-66), followed by two more points of Rolands Sms (71-66).

Panathinaikos remained in the fight with free throws of Kostas Sloukas (71-70) and an exchange of triple between Ercan Osmani and Juancho Hernangómez (74-73).

However, Bryant reappeared at the decisive moment, noting from the line of three in the absence of 38 seconds (77-73). Although Kendrick Nunn shortened distances (77-76), Sms sentenced with a crucial launch (79-76).

In recent seconds, Pj Dozier captured a key rebound after a SITS failure from the free throw line, and the game ended unexpectedly with Ergin’s premature output after an exchange with local fans.