In the 8th week of the ING Basketball Super League, Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediye Basket 85-77.
Fenerbahçe Beko hosted Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediye Basket in the 8th week of the ING Basketball Super League. Starting off well against their opponent, the guest team got a 10-4 advantage in the 4th minute with Sestina’s basket. Even though Fenerbahçe Beko caught a 17-17 draw in the 8th minute with İsmet’s 3-pointer, Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediye Basket managed to score points with Upson and lead the first period 21-18.
Both teams started the second period sluggish. Fenerbahçe Beko turned the score in favor of 24-23 with Pierre’s three-pointer. In the 13th minute of the match, the guest team, who took the score again with Lucas, went ahead 44-42 to the locker room.
Fenerbahce Beko, who defended well in the second half, caught a draw 44-44 with Shayok’s basket in the 21st minute, and got the upper hand 47-44 with Melih’s three-pointer a minute later. The yellow-dark blue team won the third period 63-57.
Maintaining its superiority in the last period and increasing the lead to 11 points (71-60) in the 32nd minute with Metecan’s basket, Fenerbahçe Beko won the match 85-77.
Fenerbahçe Beko achieved its 7th victory, while Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediye Basket received its 6th defeat.
Hall: Ülker Sports and Events
Referees: Erşan Kartal, Mehmet Şahin, Umut Özgün Ergün
Fenerbahçe Beko: Henry 6, Polonara 7, Melih Mahmutoğlu 12, Shayok 18, Booker 9, İsmet Akpınar 14, Biberovic 6, Pierre 7, Ahmet Düverioğlu 3, Metecan Birsen 3, Şehmus Hazer
Yukatel Merkezefendi Municipality Basket: Smith 15, Sestina 12, Lomazs 21, Emircan Parallel 2, Altan Erol, Lucas 5, Hakan Yapar 15, Upson 3, Thomas Akyazılı 4, Serkan Menteşe
1. Period: 18-21
Circuit: 42-44
3. Period: 63-57
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