In the 26th round of the Turkish Super League, Bahcesehir hosted Besiktas led by Dusan Alimpijevic on their home court in Istanbul and won by 96:93.
Bahcesehir started the game much better, imposing an extremely offensive rhythm from the start, playing with a higher scoring pace. Defense was lacking on both sides, evidenced by a total of 59 points scored in the first quarter alone.
In the second quarter, we saw a similar situation, with Besiktas struggling on offense. The hosts capitalized on this effectively, managing to take a five-point lead after 20 minutes of play, setting the stage for the crucial final two quarters.
The third quarter saw significantly improved defenses on both sides. This was particularly noticeable with Besiktas, who significantly increased their aggressiveness in this aspect of the game. However, Bahcesehir managed to withstand in the third quarter and entered the final quarter with a four-point lead.
That was just the prelude to what we witnessed later in the game. Besiktas continued with their aggressive defense, which gave them a lead for the first time since the first quarter. Bahcesehir needed a few minutes to adjust, leading to a thrilling end to the match. Dusan Alimpijevic and his team struggled in that final stretch, which the hosts capitalized on to secure a major victory.
The most effective player for the winning team was Tyler Cavanaugh with 22 points, while Axel Bouteille contributed 20 points along with seven rebounds. On the other side, Jonah Mathews stood out with 27 points.
With this win, Bahcesehir moved into a tie for 12th place with a record of 10 wins and 16 losses, while Dusan Alimpijevic’s team occupies the fourth position with 19 wins and six losses. Bahcesehir will host Galatasaray in the next round, while Besiktas will visit Anadolu Efes.