MIKE JAMES 27-POINT MVP PERFORMANCE! 🔥Leads Anadolu Efes to SuperCup Championship

MIKE JAMES 27-POINT MVP PERFORMANCE! 🔥Leads Anadolu Efes to SuperCup Championship Anadolu Efes Istanbul captured the 2026 SuperCup title on September 20, 2026, defeating Lokomotiv Kuban 88–82 in the championship final. Tournament MVP Mike James delivered a signature performance to lead Efes to victory, capping off a thrilling finish with an ice-cold 4-point play in the final seconds. Game Breakdown • Final Score: Anadolu Efes Istanbul 88 – 82 Lokomotiv Kuban • Game Flow & Clutch Finish: ◦ Anadolu Efes held a slim 84–82 lead with just 13 seconds remaining on the clock. ◦ Mike James isolated on the perimeter, sank a contested three-pointer, drawn the foul, and converted the free throw to complete a game-sealing 4-point play. • Team Efficiency & Shooting: ◦ Anadolu Efes Istanbul: Shot 45.3% FG (29/64), 56.1% 2FG (23/41), and 26.1% 3FG (6/23), converting 24 of 31 free throws (77.4%) while pulling down 41 rebounds (12 offensive). ◦ Lokomotiv Kuban: Shot 40.3% FG (29/72), 42.2% 2FG (19/45), and 37.0% 3FG (10/27), converting 14 of 20 free throws (70.0%) with 33 total rebounds (11 offensive). • Key Performers (Anadolu Efes Istanbul): ◦ Mike James (Tournament MVP): Explosive game-high 27 points (8/10 2FG, 1/6 3FG, 8/10 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals (Game Score: 19.7). ◦ Dario Saric: Strong frontcourt production with 15 points (2/2 3FG, 5/6 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals. ◦ Daron Russell: Contributed 12 points (4/6 2FG) off the bench. ◦ Jordan Loyd: Added 9 points (4/4 FT), 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. ◦ Kai Jones: Perfect inside going 3/3 for 6 points, 6 rebounds (4 offensive), and 2 blocks in 20 minutes. • Key Performers (Lokomotiv Kuban): ◦ Aleksej Pokusevski: Shared team-high honors with 20 points (4/6 2FG, 3/7 3FG, 3/4 FT), 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. ◦ Maksim Barashkov: Paced Loko's perimeter attack with 20 points (4/6 3FG), 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. ◦ Patrick Miller: Orchestrated the offense with a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists alongside 4 rebounds and 2 steals. ◦ Alen Hadzibegovic: Solid interior effort with 11 points and a team-high 8 rebounds (3 offensive). 🔥 STAT LEADERS 🔥 • Mike James (Efes - MVP): 27 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL • Dario Saric (Efes): 15 PTS, 6 REB, 5 STL • Daron Russell (Efes): 12 PTS, 5/10 FGM • Kai Jones (Efes): 6 PTS, 6 REB (4 OFF), 2 BLK • Aleksej Pokusevski (Loko): 20 PTS, 5 REB, 3/7 3PM • Maksim Barashkov (Loko): 20 PTS, 4/6 3PM, 3 REB • Patrick Miller (Loko): 14 PTS, 10 AST, 4 REB, 2 STL #AnadoluEfes #LokomotivKuban #EuroLeague #MikeJames #BasketballHighlights