Controlled win in Istanbul
Anadolu Efes overpowered AEK Athens 101-72 in the second game of the 19th TÜBAD Mehmet Baturalp Tournament on September 5, pulling away in the first half and maintaining a comfortable lead to close out the preseason event in Turkey ahead of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague campaign.
The final score, tournament context and top scorers were reported by Eurohoops and Sportando, which matched on the margin and the leading figures of the afternoon.
Leading performers
Bruno Fernando paced the Turkish side with 15 points, providing rim pressure, second-chance finishes and defensive presence that limited AEK's interior production during the decisive stretch.
Matthew Strazel also scored 15 points, combining playmaking and outside shooting to keep the offense fluid in transition and punish turnovers. His ability to create off the dribble opened clean looks for teammates.
The result gives Anadolu Efes a convincing response to close the tournament, while AEK Athens leaves with clear takeaways on rotation balance and defensive adjustments before the competitive season resumes.