Kaunas:Besiktas defeated Bayern Munich 95-87 on Friday, claiming their third win of the EuroLeague season. Meanwhile, Anadolu Efes secured their second victory by beating Zalgiris 85-70 in Lithuania during the sixth round.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Besiktas established a commanding 28-point lead before Bayern Munich mounted a comeback. Anadolu Efes, on the other hand, overcame a second-half challenge from Zalgiris to pull away in the final quarter.

Besiktas made a strong showing late in the first quarter, taking a 26-15 lead and finishing the period 26-17 ahead. They extended their advantage to 17 points in the second quarter, leading 53-35 at halftime. In the third quarter, Besiktas opened with a 7-0 run, achieving a 69-41 lead. Although Bayern Munich tied the game in the fourth quarter, Besiktas regained control with key performances from Matt Nowell and Jordan Morgan, ultimately securing an eight-point victory.

Matt Nowell led all scorers with 21 points for Besiktas, while Will Barton added 20 off the bench. Bayern's Vladimir Lucic scored 17 points, with Oscar da Silva contributing 14. The win marks Besiktas' third in six games, while Bayern faces their fourth defeat.

Anadolu Efes began strongly in Kaunas, building a 12-point lead and maintaining a 21-12 advantage into the second quarter. They extended their lead to 17 points by the 16th minute. Zalgiris responded by cutting the deficit to six before halftime. In the third quarter, Zalgiris narrowed the gap to three, but Anadolu Efes, with crucial 3-pointers from Elijah Bryant and a solid performance from P.J. Dozier, restored a double-digit lead. Efes dominated the final period, securing a 15-point victory.

This win represents Anadolu Efes' second victory in six EuroLeague games, while Zalgiris has suffered their fourth loss.