Anadolu Efes vs Zalgiris Match (11 April 2025)

Anatolia The Anadolu Efes – Zalgiris match is the contest played in the 34th week of the regular season of the 2024–2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, which ended in a victory for Anadolu Efes and secured the team direct qualification to the playoffs basketball.

Anadolu Efes – Zalgiris Match, 11 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency

Basic Match Information

The match took place on 11 April 2025 at the Sinan Erdem Sports Arena in Istanbul and marked the final week of the EuroLeague regular season. Anadolu Efes defeated Lithuanian representative Zalgiris Kaunas 87–77 in their home game. With this result, together Anadolu Efes finished the season with 20 wins and 14 losses, securing sixth place in the standings and direct advancement to the playoffs.

Anadolu Efes – Zalgiris Match, 11 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency

Match Progression

Anadolu Efes maintained a scoring advantage throughout the game and won by a 10-point margin at the final buzzer. This match was the final victory in Anadolu Efes’s eight-game winning streak during the EuroLeague season.

Qualification for the Playoffs

The victory over Zalgiris ensured that Anadolu Efes finished the regular season within the top six. As one of the teams earning direct qualification to the playoffs after the regular season, Anadolu Efes became one of the six clubs to reach this stage in the 2024–2025 season.

Anadolu Efes – Zalgiris Match, 11 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency

Playoff Matchup Details

In the playoffs, Anadolu Efes was matched against Panathinaikos AKTOR, the Greek representative that finished the season in third place. Ergin Ataman is the head coach of Panathinaikos. The team that wins three games in the series will advance to the Final Final Four. The first two games of the series will be held at Panathinaikos’s house home court.

Türkiye’s Representation in the EuroLeague

In the 2024–2025 EuroLeague season, Türkiye was represented by Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahçe Beko. Both teams finished the regular season within the top six, earning direct qualification to the playoffs. Fenerbahçe Beko ended the season in second place, while Anadolu Efes finished sixth. With this outcome, Türkiye joined the group of countries with two teams securing direct playoff berths in the league.