Defeated by HDI Sigorta Afyon Belediyespor 103-85 in the 23rd-week match of ING Basketball Super League, Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman was disqualified because of two technical fouls. Our assist coach Yakup Sekizkök stated his thoughts post-game:
“The bad defensive game we’ve played throughout the match prepared to defeat. After the point difference in the third quarter, HDI Sigorta Afyon Belediyespor played their offensive game in an organized manner, with the self-confidence they’ve gained from the score against our pressing defense and scored easy shots. This stopped the score to be balanced. I congratulate HDI Sigorta Afyon Belediyespor and their good basketball. We have a critical Zalgiris Kaunas match this week in Euroleague, then we will play against Empera Halı Gaziantep Basketball in ING Basketball Super League. We will continue our preparations and win those matches.”