Turk Telekom was defeated in the second round of the Turkish Super League in their away game against Buyukcekmece by 84:83.
The first quarter was marked by three mini-runs, resulting in a tie game at the end of the first 10 minutes – 16:16. The second quarter followed a similar rhythm, and away team went into halftime slightly happier with a “half-point” lead – 36:35.
The team coached by Nenad Canak finished the third quarter with an 11-2 run, giving them a plus-four lead going into the final 10 minutes of the game. Turk Telekom had a two-point lead with four seconds left in the game, but the dramatic finish ultimately favored the home team. In the last second, Marcquise Reed hit a three-pointer to secure the first victory of the season for Buyukcekmece.
The top scorer for Buyukcekmece was Alex Perez with 22 points, while Jalen Adams stood out for away team with 16 points.
Turk Telekom and Buyukcekmece each have one win and one loss after two rounds in the Turkish Super League.
Bahcesehir comfortably defeated Petkim Sport by 91:80 on their home court, securing their first victory of the new season.
Jerry Boutsiele led the home team with 18 points, while Tyler Cavanaugh contributed 17 points. David Efianayi stood out for Petkim Sport with 24 points.
Both teams now have a record of one win and one loss after two rounds in the league. In the next round, Bahcesehir will visit Fenerbahce, while Petkim Sport will host Galatasaray.
Bursa recorded their first victory in the national championship by defeating Darussafaka 68:64 in a dramatic finish.
These two teams will continue the competition with one win and one loss each. Bursa will host Besiktas in the next round, and Darussafaka will face Buyukcekmece.