In a game marked at its start by missing stars on both sides, Anadolu Efes Istanbul proved its superior depth by outlasting host Nizhny Novgorod by 66-76 in Group A on Thursday. Efes dominated at both ends of the floor as Dario Saric doubled his Euroleague career high with 18 points. Stephane Lasme moved into second place on the competition's all-time list of shot-blockers with 3 more to give him 143 for his career. Taylor Rochestie led the hosts with 19 points.
