Anadolu Efes suffered a 78-71 road loss to Barcelona on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The game saw Barcelona capture control with a 15-19 first quarter and extend their lead throughout, ultimately securing the win with a final score of 78-71 (15:19, 15:23, 24:15, 17:21).
Latvian player Šmits, formerly of Barcelona, played for 23 minutes and 15 seconds, contributing to the game with two successful two-point shots out of five attempts, and missing his single three-point attempt. He also secured two rebounds, one steal, and committed one foul, while drawing two personal fouls and being called for four violations.
This result impacts both teams’ positioning in the tournament as the season progresses. The loss for Anadolu Efes will be a setback as they continue to compete, while Barcelona solidifies their standing with a home-court victory.
