In the 29th round of the Turkish Super League, Pinar Karsiyaka defeated Merkezefendi with a convincing score of 97:73.
The match started extremely evenly, with both teams exchanging points throughout the first quarter. No team had a lead greater than two points. Then, the home team started playing better in the subsequent quarters. They built up an 11-point lead but went into halftime with a 47:39 advantage.
In the second half, Merkezefendi quickly equalized at the beginning. However, Ufuk Sarica’s team stepped up their game and surged to a comfortable 12-point lead. In the final quarter, the popular “KAF” team was relentless. At a score of 73:66, they went on a 16-0 run that sealed the victory for the home team.
For the hosts, Errick McCollum was the top scorer with 23 points, followed by Jaylon Brown with 18. On the other side, Nate Mason shone with 25 points. Pinar Karsiyaka climbed above Besiktas in the standings with 20 wins and nine losses. Meanwhile, Merkezefendi sits at 13th place with 11 wins and 18 losses. There are only three rounds left in the Turkish Super League’s regular season.