Jayson Granger

Anadolu Efes defeated Fenerbahçe 80-77 March 23 at Istanbul's Abdi İpekçi Arena in a Turkish Airlines Euroleague game to clinch a berth in the playoffs.

The win gave Anadolu Efes its 16th victory, while Fenerbahçe, which had already advanced to the playoffs, fell to 17 wins and 11 losses.

Anadolu Efes equalized matters with Fenerbahçe late on June 5, tying up the best-of-seven series 1-1 before it moves to the latter's home on June 7.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul bounced back from defeat in the opener by routing Turkish Airlines Euroleague runner-up Fenerbahçe 91-70.