Anadolu Efes Istanbul delivered a strong home statement in the Basketbol Super Ligi, beating Glint Korfez Basket 93-77 on October 25, 2026. Efes controlled the game after halftime and pulled away with a balanced offensive display and a disciplined defensive effort.

Match overview

Efes led 25-19 after the first quarter and maintained a 47-39 advantage at halftime. Glint Korfez stayed within reach for much of the first half, but the hosts’ depth and shot-making began to tell after the break. A 24-17 third quarter pushed Efes ahead 71-56, effectively putting the game out of reach.

The fourth quarter was more evenly contested, but Efes never allowed the visitors to mount a serious comeback. The final score of 93-77 reflected the home side’s control over the key stretches of the match.

Key moments

The decisive run came early in the third quarter. Efes opened the second half with sharper defensive intensity, forcing Glint Korfez into difficult shots and turning stops into quick points at the other end. The lead ballooned quickly, and the visitors were forced to chase the game.

Whenever Glint Korfez threatened to reduce the deficit, Efes answered with a timely three-pointer or an inside finish. That ability to respond immediately prevented the visitors from building any sustained momentum.

Tactical story

Efes used its depth effectively, rotating players without losing rhythm. The hosts moved the ball well, attacked closeouts and created open looks from beyond the arc. Defensively, they protected the paint and forced Glint Korfez into contested perimeter shots.

Glint Korfez had positive moments in transition and found some success attacking the basket, but the team struggled to match Efes’s physicality on the boards. The visitors also endured scoring droughts at the worst possible times, which allowed the hosts to separate.

Standout performers

Efes’s balanced scoring was the story of the night. Multiple players contributed in double figures, and the bench provided energy on both ends. The backcourt dictated pace, while the frontcourt controlled the glass and finished efficiently around the rim. For Glint Korfez, the effort was there, but the team lacked the same consistency across four quarters.

Season impact

The victory reinforces Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s credentials as a major force in the Basketbol Super Ligi standings. A 16-point home win, built on depth and defensive control, is exactly the kind of result title contenders need. Glint Korfez Basket will take lessons from the performance, particularly the need to sustain execution when the opposition increases the pressure.

For Efes, the 93-77 result is more than just a win. It is a demonstration of the team’s ability to dictate tempo, share the scoring load and close out games with professionalism.