Erokspor 73-70 Anadolu Efes: fourth-quarter comeback

Kevin Yebo went 10/14 from the line and Mike Davis Jr. scored 18 as Esenler Erokspor overturned a third-quarter deficit at home on 19 October.

How did Erokspor beat Anadolu Efes?

Esenler Erokspor beat Anadolu Efes 73-70 by winning the fourth quarter 21-12, turning a game they had been losing since half-time. The final margin was 3 points.

Erokspor started well and took the first quarter 24-18. Anadolu Efes then won the second 25-19 and the third 15-9, holding the hosts to 9 points in that period.

The fourth quarter reversed the pattern completely. Efes managed only 12 points, and Erokspor's 21 were enough to close the gap and edge ahead.

Kevin Yebo free throws decide Erokspor vs Anadolu Efes

Kevin Yebo was the steadiest scorer for Erokspor, posting 17 points and 9 rebounds in 32 minutes. Most of that damage came at the line, where he went 10/14.

His field-goal shooting was modest, 2/7 inside the arc and 1/2 from three. Yet by drawing contact so often he kept the scoreboard moving when shots were not falling, and he committed 0 turnovers.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Collin Malcolm (Anadolu Efes)	15	21
Kevin Yebo (Erokspor)	17	15
Mike Davis Jr. (Erokspor)	18	12
Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries (Erokspor)	9	11
Erkan Yilmaz (Anadolu Efes)	3	11
Santiago Yusta (Anadolu Efes)	11	11

Source: TeamKeys, Turkish BSL 2026-10-19. PIR: performance index rating.

Mike Davis Jr. and the Erokspor backcourt

Mike Davis Jr. finished as the game's top scorer with 18 points, shooting 4/6 from three and 3/5 inside the arc. He did give the ball away 3 times in 31 minutes.

Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries organised the attack, with 9 points, 5 assists and 2 steals in 21 minutes without a turnover. Last season he averaged 12.4 points and 8.7 assists across 29 games.

Egehan Arna supported the guards with work on the glass. He collected 8 rebounds to go with 6 points in 30 minutes, again with 0 turnovers.

Why Collin Malcolm was not enough for Anadolu Efes

Collin Malcolm had the most efficient night of anyone, 15 points, 7 rebounds and a PIR of 21, but Efes could not sustain their scoring late. He shot 3/4 on twos and 3/4 on threes in 28 minutes.

The Efes bench contributed heavily. Erxhan Osmani scored 12 points in 18 minutes, Santiago Yusta added 11 in 20 minutes, and Erkan Yilmaz chipped in 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

That depth built the lead through the middle quarters. A 12-point fourth quarter, however, left Malcolm and the reserves on the losing side.

Turkish BSL standings after round 4 and next games

Both teams are now 3-1, with Anadolu Efes second of 17 and Esenler Erokspor fourth. The result keeps Erokspor level on wins with one of the league's leading sides.

Erokspor's form reads L, W, W, W, and they host the momentum into a meeting with Trabzonspor on 24 October. Efes, whose form reads W, W, W, L, face Biotekno Korfez Basket on 25 October.

All figures are taken from the official box score of the game played on 2026-10-19. PIR is the performance index rating.

Questions people ask

What was the score between Esenler Erokspor and Anadolu Efes?

Esenler Erokspor beat Anadolu Efes 73-70 at home in round 4 of the 2026/2027 Turkish BSL on 19 October 2026. The quarters finished 24-18, 19-25, 9-15 and 21-12, so Erokspor won the game in the final period.

Who was the top scorer in Erokspor vs Anadolu Efes?

Mike Davis Jr. was the top scorer with 18 points for Erokspor, shooting 4/6 from three. Kevin Yebo added 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Collin Malcolm led Anadolu Efes with 15 points and a game-high PIR of 21.

Where are Erokspor and Anadolu Efes in the Turkish BSL table?

After round 4 both teams have a 3-1 record. Anadolu Efes sit second of 17 and Esenler Erokspor are fourth. Erokspor play Trabzonspor on 24 October, and Efes meet Biotekno Korfez Basket on 25 October.

Erokspor win the fourth quarter 21-12 to beat Anadolu Efes 73-70