Anadolu Efes Istanbul ensured that their Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoff series against reigning champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens will go the distance, securing an 85-82 victory in Game 4 to set up a decisive Game 5 in Athens next Tuesday.
Elijah Bryant led Efes with 19 points, while Rolands Smits proved to be a game-changer off the bench, contributing 15 points. Ercan Osmani added 14 points, and Shane Larkin delivered 9 points and 9 assists for the home side.
For Panathinaikos, former Efes star Cedi Osman shone with a joint career-high 22 points, and Juancho Hernangomez scored 15. Kostas Sloukas chipped in 14 points, but Kendrick Nunn was held to 12 points on 3-of-12 shooting.
The series is poised for a dramatic finish. Stay tuned to BuzzSport.de for all the latest updates on the do-or-die Game 5!
