SARAJEVO — Anadolu Efes defeated Dubai BC 69-85 in EuroLeague Matchday 37, a result that seriously damages the prospects of Jurica Golemac's squad to reach the play-in tournament. Rodrigue Beaubois led the Turkish team's victory with 18 points, supported by Ercan Osmani (14), Sehmus Hazer (13), and Jordan Loyd (13). For Dubai, Dzanan Musa was the leading scorer with 13 points.
The game began with considerable tension given its importance for Dubai BC in this final stretch of the EuroLeague season. The home team needed the victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, but they quickly found themselves facing a solid Anadolu Efes team on both ends of the floor.
The turning point came in the second quarter. After an evenly contested opening period, Anadolu Efes put together a dominant 27-13 run that allowed the Turkish team to build a significant lead and control the tempo of the game.
From that point forward, the visiting squad managed the pace effectively. Rodrigue Beaubois, the game's leading scorer with 18 points, spearheaded Anadolu Efes's offense, while Ercan Osmani, Sehmus Hazer, Jordan Loyd, and PJ Dozier provided scoring support to maintain their advantage in this EuroLeague matchup.
Dubai BC attempted a comeback early in the fourth quarter. Jurica Golemac's team managed to cut the deficit to 59-66, pulling within seven points and briefly reopening the contest.
However, just when a potential comeback seemed possible, Anadolu Efes responded with back-to-back three-pointers that extended the lead once again and sealed the visiting victory.
For Dubai BC, Dzanan Musa was the most productive player with 13 points, followed by Aleksa Avramovic with 12 and Mfiondu Kabengele with 11.
With this EuroLeague victory, Anadolu Efes improves to 12-25 and will close out the regular season visiting Panathinaikos in the final matchday.
For Dubai BC, the loss leaves them at 19-18, outside the EuroLeague play-in zone. Jurica Golemac's team must defeat Valencia Basket at home in the final matchday and hope for favorable results elsewhere to maintain any chance of qualification.