By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Fenerbahçe had an easy job in the Turkish derby. The yellow team beat Anadolu Efes on the road (73-89) after a great second half.
Talen Horton-Tucker (17 p.) and Wade Baldwin (11 p.) were the top scorers for the winning team. Vincent Poirier (17 points and 12 rebounds) led Anadolu Efes despite the loss.
After a close first quarter, Fenerbahçe started shooting really well from beyond the arc. Anadolu Efes was protecting the basket, but Jasikevicius’ team picked up the pace before halftime (40-46).
The second half was dominated by yellow and black. With a 16-23 run, the Euroleague champions completely shut down Anadolu Efes‘ attack to secure the victory in the Istanbul derby (73-89) and further extend their lead in the domestic league.
BSL Round 26 Results
Esenler Erokspor – Mersin BSB 88-78
Merkezefendi Belediyesi – Galatasaray Postponed
Besiktas – Bahcesehir Koleji 87-80
Pinar Karsiyaka – Büyükçekmece 96-87
Manisa – Tofas 100-96
Trabzonspor – Petkim Spor 84-90
Bursaspor – Türk Telekom 92-94
Anadolu Efes – Fenerbahçe 73-89
STANDINGS: Fenerbahçe 22-4, Beşiktaş 22-4, Bahçeşehir 19-7, Trabzonspor 19-7, Türk Telekom 17-8, Anadolu Efes 16-10…