The home team played a much better first half. They gained a double-digit lead in the first quarter, and at one point in the second quarter, Turk Telekom led 38:21. However, the visitors didn’t give up, and by halftime, they managed to reduce the deficit to single digits.
Tofas came out much more determined in the second half, finding a great rhythm on offense. By the end of the third quarter, they narrowed the gap to just one point (67:66). In the fourth quarter, they even took the lead at one point, but Turk Telekom managed to regroup, tighten up their defense, and regain the advantage. Tofas didn’t have enough energy for another comeback, allowing Turk Telekom to secure a crucial win.