Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Turkish Basketball League match.
Fenerbahçe swept Bahçeşehir to book their spot in the final, while Anadolu Efes and Beşiktaş are still locked in a tightly contested semi-final. With the series tied at 1-1, Game 3 is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter, with the victor taking a major step towards the final.
Anadolu Efes
Game 1 saw Anadolu Efes surrender 87 points but still edge out their opponents with 90. However, Game 2 proved far more one-sided. Beşiktaş racked up 97 points, while Anadolu Efes managed just 70 in reply. Despite this heavy defeat, there were bright spots—most notably the return to form of Elijah Bryant, who scored 23 points. If Shane Larkin, who put up 35 in Game 1, can deliver another big performance, Beşiktaş will face a serious challenge keeping them in check.
Beşiktaş
Despite falling short in the opener, Beşiktaş stuck to their game plan. Five players hit double figures in Game 1, and that number grew to six in Game 2. It is clear that Anadolu Efes are struggling to handle the pace and ball movement, so another high-output showing from Beşiktaş seems likely. That said, their defensive frailties remain a concern—this team does not quite have the tools to shut down top-tier offensive talent.
Anadolu Efes vs Beşiktaş Prediction
These two teams have met five times this season, with an average of 168.6 points scored per game. Both teams are built around their offensive strengths, so a low-scoring contest appears unlikely. We’re backing a high total once again.
