Anadolu Efes Istanbul kicked off the Turkish Basketball League playoffs on a high note.
Ergin Ataman's squad crushed Pinar Karsiyaka, 90-66 (22-17, 21-13, 22-13, 25-23), and took a 1-0 series lead.
After a 6-0 run in the second quarter, Efes ran away by 13 points (36-23). The same 13 points (43-30) differed the teams at halftime.
The reigning champions kept pushing in the third. After another spurt, this time 9-0, their advantage grew up to 26 points (65-39). That was game over for Karsiyaka.
James Anderson had 16 points (1/2 2PT, 4/7 3PT, 2/2 FT), 7 rebounds, and 3 assists for the winning team.
Anadolu Efes: James Anderson 16 (7 REB), Shane Larkin 13, Erten Gazi 13, Bugrahan Tuncer 13 (5 REB, 6 AST).
Karsiyaka: Amath M'Baye 23, Can Korkmaz 10, Alex Tyus 8 (7 REB).
