Anadolu Efes
Spanish coach Pablo Laso, aged 58, has been hired by Anadolu Efes to rescue the Turkish team amid its EuroLeague crisis. After leaving Real Madrid in 2022 and stints at Bayern and Baskonia without major European successes, Laso will debut this Thursday against Valencia Basket. The Istanbul club sits 17th with just five wins.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Real Madrid beat Anadolu Efes 81-75 in Istanbul, marking their fifth consecutive win in the EuroLeague. Mario Hezonja shone with 22 points, while Usman Garuba excelled in defense without scoring. Sergio Scariolo's team overcame a tight game with a strong final push.