Anadolu Efes defeated Panathinaikos AKTOR 83-68 on October 30, 2026, at the Turkcell Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi. The victory marks the fourth win in nine games for the team, while Panathinaikos suffered its second loss of the EuroLeague season, scoring its lowest point total of the year.
Anadolu Efes maintains lead throughout 83-68 win
Anadolu Efes controlled the tempo from the opening minutes, leading in every quarter of the contest, Eurohoops reported. The team opened the first period with scoring from Dario Saric and Jordan Loyd, eventually establishing a 21-11 lead by the eighth minute. Despite a 7-0 run by the Greek side, Anadolu Efes ended the first quarter 21-18.
The lead grew in the second quarter as Anadolu Efes forced turnovers and capitalized on errors. Eurohoops noted a difficult mid-range shot by Collin Malcolm and scoring from Cameron Payne that pushed the advantage back to double digits. Panathinaikos attempted a late-quarter rally through three-pointers from Kendrick Nunn and Nigel Hayes-Davis, but Anadolu Efes entered the locker room leading 45-37.
⚪️🔵 Anadolu Efes Panathinaikos’u çift haneli farkla mağlup ediyor!Temsilcimiz Pao’yu 83-68 mağlup etti! pic.twitter.com/NGEJ2z3tkd https://t.co/9y9xdMPhGz
Did you know? Panathinaikos finished the game with 68 points, which is the lowest offensive output for the team in the EuroLeague this season.
Payne and Malcolm stop Panathinaikos late rally
The second half began with a three-pointer from Cameron Payne and a mid-range shot from Dario Saric, according to Eurohoops. By the end of the third quarter, a basket by Jerian Grant extended the lead to 61-51.
Anadolu Efes alev alev 🔥🔥👀 Jordan Loyd çembere gitti, turnikeyi bıraktı, farkı sekize çıkardı! pic.twitter.com/xcvCINLrP1
Panathinaikos mounted a significant comeback in the final period, opening with a 7-0 run and eventually narrowing the gap to a single point at 66-65. Anadolu Efes responded with a 14-0 surge fueled by critical three-pointers from Cameron Payne and Collin Malcolm. This run pushed the score to 80-65, securing the 15-point margin of victory.
Top Performers by the Numbers
| Player | Team | Points | Other Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Nunn | Panathinaikos | 17 | 3 rebounds |
| Collin Malcolm | Anadolu Efes | 15 | 6 rebounds |
| Bruno Fernando | Anadolu Efes | 15 | 5 rebounds |
| Cameron Payne | Anadolu Efes | 14 | 8 assists |
| Dario Saric | Anadolu Efes | 11 | 12 rebounds, 4 assists |
Coaches contrast performance levels
Following the game, Anadolu Efes head coach Pablo Laso stated that the team deserved the win because they maintained superiority in every quarter. Laso said that the team stayed composed during the second half and took full control in the final five minutes, praising the squad’s performance in both defense and offense.
🔥 Bruno Fernando, 2.18'lik Fall'a rağmen kaçan şutu smaçla tamamlıyor! pic.twitter.com/QxrZFInnMQ
Conversely, Panathinaikos head coach Zeljko Obradovic criticized his team’s effort, stating that the squad did not play at a “EuroLeague level.” Obradovic noted that Anadolu Efes was successful in the transition game and that Panathinaikos failed to stop them under the basket.
Analysis: While Laso emphasized the strategic control of the game’s four quarters, Obradovic identified the transition game and interior defense as the specific tactical failures that led to the 15-point deficit.
😍 Kai Jones, Mathias Lessort'a rağmen smacı vuruyor! pic.twitter.com/lUrbDthZT3
Upcoming EuroLeague fixtures
Anadolu Efes will remain at home next week to host Paris. Panathinaikos will travel for a road game against Real Madrid, Eurohoops reported.
EuroLeague Match FAQ
What was the final score and top scorer?
Anadolu Efes won 83-68. Kendrick Nunn was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points for Panathinaikos, while Collin Malcolm and Bruno Fernando led Anadolu Efes with 15 points each.
Where did the game take place?
#EuroLeague 9. HaftaAnadolu Efes 61 – 51 Panathinaikos AKTOR | 3. Çeyrek SonucuDetaylı istatistikler mobil uygulamamızda!#SahayaHükmet #RuleTheCourt pic.twitter.com/OMhS7KfeGE
The match was played at the Turkcell Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi in Istanbul.
How does this affect Anadolu Efes’ record?
🏀 Isınmaya devam ediyoruz, Panathinaikos AKTOR karşılaşmamıza çok az kaldı.#SahayaHükmet #RuleTheCourt pic.twitter.com/3GY4KTpaGd
With this victory, Anadolu Efes has reached four wins and five losses in nine EuroLeague games.
Anadolu Efes entered this match having played a double-game week, with this victory serving as the second leg of that schedule.
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