Defeating BC Unics Kazan team 71-68 in the 5th-week match of the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman stated his thoughts post-game:
"Our defense became better after the first 5-minute duration. We defended well their guards in the second half, especially when Erten Gazi was playing, with the contribution of Elijah and Beaubois. That was the key to the victory tonight because we cannot play our usual basketball every time. I’m not perfectly happy with our offensive game tonight but we lack two key rotation players; Micic and Simon. Our offense system is struggling because of that. Elijah contributed well tonight within the second half, we found a way to win. I’m not worried about the future. I’m sure that after Micic, Simon, and Anderson return our fight our target will continue.”