Galatasaray - Anadolu Efes

Two tragic starts to the game and yet, recovering in both matches still suggests that Fenerbahce is simply the stronger team, psychologically appearing much more confident. Avoiding such tragic starts should make playing easier, as Efes simply doesn't have much to offer in offense and cannot escape poor and dry periods. With Poirier's absence, Fenerbahce may make the most of it without even using their strongest front line.

This series is definitely not worth a 0-2 score and I don't believe it will end 0-3 in favor of Fener. Efes simply let two games slip away on the road and I don't think they will do the same for their fans, as we will see Fenerbahce not playing their best game and definitely not playing to win. It's uncertain whether the series will end soon or if it will go to a decisive game. The most important thing is that psychologically Efes wouldn't be shaken after such losses, but instead, I believe their fans will push the team forward. Based on how the series is going, the odds of the underdog winning at home are good and I think we should take advantage of that.

How is Efes getting a 2-0 lead in this series, I just don't understand. During both games, they had a +17 lead and both times managed to lose by just 1 point... 60-59 and 73-72. Defense is dominating in this series and it's hard to believe that anything will change. Throughout this season, the games between these two teams have started with defense, including the first two final games, which have gone over 6 times, with 4 of them not reaching a total of 150 points.