In the 22nd round of the Turkish Super League, Darussafaka hosted Bahcesehir at the “Volkswagen Arena,” with Dejan Radonjic leading the visiting team from the bench. The guests secured a 88:84 victory.
In their first matchup of the season, Bahcesehir also came out on top with an 84:73 win. With this result, Radonjic’s team now holds a 13-9 record, while Darussafaka stands at 7-15.
The game started in an exciting fashion on both sides, with fast-paced and high-scoring basketball in the opening ten minutes. Despite Bahcesehir leading by five points on multiple occasions, the hosts remained composed and ended the first quarter with a 26:24 lead.
In the second period, strong defense and efficient transition play gave the team in green a seven-point lead on two occasions. Coach Radonjic had to call a timeout, which proved effective, as his players cut the deficit to a single possession. Tai Odiase played a key role in this turnaround, scoring 13 points early in the game, while Omari Moore shined on the other side with the same tally.
Darussafaka regained control midway through the third quarter, extending their lead to 11 points. However, Bahcesehir responded with an 8:0 run to bring the game back to balance. The contest remained tight in the final period, but Bahcesehir’s accuracy from beyond the arc proved decisive, giving them a 78:71 lead that they maintained until the final buzzer.
Tai Odiase led the winning team with 19 points and five rebounds, Furkan Korkmaz added 16 points, while Jaleen Smith recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists. On the losing side, Omari Moore was the top scorer with 24 points.
In the next round of the Turkish Super League, Bahcesehir will host Petkim Spor, while Darussafaka will visit Merkezefendi.
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