Defeating Fenerbahçe Beko team 88-84 in the 29th-week match of ING Basketball Super League, Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman stated his thoughts post-game:
"We were expecting this match to be difficult. We came out of a very intense Euroleague playoff series, and there was some mental comfort. We have reached a very important goal. Therefore, the first half of the match had a smooth tempo. Fenerbahçe Beko lacked Nando De Colo. Starting the second half very well, our team continued to play well. Although the outcome of the match does not concern either side, after all, if you play a derby match, wherever you play, you will play to win. I congratulate my players for that, we played the game seriously but without any serious effort. Simon and Moerman were very good in the second half of the game. We have another delay match, and then our playoffs will begin. "