Titled "Alba Berlin Falls Short Against Resilient Anadolu Efes Istanbul in Euroleague," here's a revised, original version of the base article:
Alba Berlin's up-and-coming basketball squad barely missed out on another surprise in the Euroleague. Following their home victory against Zalgiris Kaunas, the Bundesliga team barely slipped by with a 89:97 (40:37) loss at the hands of Turkish champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Despite their notable effort, Alba Berlin remained at the bottom of the Euroleague's top-tier tournament.
The Bundesliga club faced challenges in their absence of injured players Sterling Brown, Matt Thomas, Louis Olinde, and Ziga Samar. In the opening stages, their offense struggled, especially in close-range situations. As a result, they trailed 21-29 early in the second quarter.
However, Johannes Thiemann and Gabriele Procida managed to find their groove and led a spirited comeback in the first half. Combined, they scored an impressive 40 points for their team, enhancing their defensive skills as well. As a result, they managed to take the lead moments before halftime (36:32).
Alba Berlin managed to hold onto the lead for a significant period after halftime. However, Efes began to find their three-point shot, regaining the lead at the end of the third quarter. The lead swapped hands for the remainder of the game, with efes eventually establishing a 89:82 advantage with 139 seconds left. Alba Berlin couldn't catch up and suffered a close loss.
Despite their injuries, Johannes Thiemann and Gabriele Procida showcased remarkable performances, contributing a total of 47 points. Anadolu Efes Istanbul, on the other hand, benefited from their successful three-point shots and managed to secure a home win in Istanbul, extending their dominance in the Euroleague.
As of the previous game, Anadolu Efes Istanbul has a win-loss record of 12-13, placing them in a competitive but non-leading position in the standings. Anadolu Efes Istanbul demonstrated resilience in their recent matches, overcoming a deficit to win against Real Madrid but also suffering a loss against Panathinaikos.
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