Highlights: Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Nizhny Novgorod

Anadolu Efes Istanbul snapped its four-game winning streak, and improved its chances in the playoff race by downing the visiting Nizhny Novgorod 79-75 in Game of the Week on Thursday. Milko Bjelica finished with 15 points, while Cedi Osman and Stephane Lasme had 13 apiece in victory. Stratos Perperoglou scored 10, while Thomas Heurtel finished with 8 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds. Artsiom Parakhouski collected 22 points and 7 rebounds for Nizhny.