Fenerbahçe Continues EuroLeague Dominance with Eighth Consecutive Win, Whereas Žagars Remains Sidelined
Istanbul-based Fenerbahçe Beko secured its eighth consecutive victory in the ULEB EuroLeague on Wednesday, defeating Partizan Belgrade 81-78 at home. The win solidifies Fenerbahçe’s position at the top of the EuroLeague standings. Meanwhile, Anadolu Efes suffered a loss to Crvena zvezda Belgrade, 81-91, without the contribution of Roland Šmits.
Fenerbahçe Overcomes Partizan in Tight Contest
Talen Horton-Tucker led Fenerbahçe with 29 points, while Wade Baldwin added 17 points to the team’s success. Bruno Fernando was the standout performer for Partizan, contributing 18 points and nine rebounds. The game remained closely contested throughout, with Fenerbahçe ultimately prevailing in a narrow victory.
Anadolu Efes Falls to Crvena Zvezda
In a separate matchup, Anadolu Efes faced a defeat against Crvena zvezda Belgrade, losing 81-91. The absence of Roland Šmits was notable as Efes struggled to find offensive momentum.
Current Standings and Playoff Outlook
With 21 wins in 28 games, Fenerbahçe maintains the leading position in the EuroLeague tournament table. Anadolu Efes currently holds an 9-20 record, placing them 18th in the league.
The EuroLeague season continues with upcoming games featuring Turkish players. On Thursday, Dāvja Bertāns and his team, Dubai, will host ASVEL of Villerban. Rodion Kurucs and Baskonia Vitoria will face Valencia at home.
EuroLeague Playoff Format
The EuroLeague consists of 20 teams, each playing 38 games until mid-April. The top six teams in the main tournament will automatically advance to the quarterfinals. Teams finishing in seventh through tenth place will compete in a “play-in” round to determine the remaining quarterfinalists.
Final Four to be Held in Athens
This season’s EuroLeague Final Four tournament is scheduled to accept place in Athens at the end of May. Last season, Fenerbahçe won the championship, defeating Monaco 81-70 in the final, which was held in Abu Dhabi.