Shane Larkin and Vasilije Micic led Anadolu Efes to a big home win over Armani Milano (77-65) in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoffs.
The two superstars combined for 36 points, with Larkin scoring 16 points and Micic adding 20. Tibor Pleiss was the only other Efes player to score in double digits (17 points).
Devon Hall and Jerian Grant were the only two players of the Italians in double figures, with 16 and 11 points, respectively.
It was a late thriller for three quarters, but the Turks took over in the fourth. Efes closed the game on a 16-2 run and sealed the deal, outscoring the visitors 18-9 in the last part of the game.
The reigning champions now lead 2-1 and have the chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Thursday. For its part, Armani will attempt to even the series and force a Game 5 next week.
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