Beşiktaş earns a crucial Turkish derby win to keep dreaming of first place

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

With the regular season of the BKT EuroCup nearing its end, every win is extremely important in determining the final standings. One of the most decisive matchups between two teams already qualified for the playoffs took place this afternoon, with Beşiktaş GAIN Istanbul claiming a 91–81 home win over Turk Telekom Ankara.

Devon Dotson led the hosts with 22 points, while Ante Žižić recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Strong performances from Jaleen Smith (19 points) and Kyle Alexander (16 points) were not enough for the visitors.

Earlier in the day, Lietkabelis Panevėžys showed no mercy against Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens, cruising to an 89–62 victory.

Yesterday, Śląsk Wrocław edged Bahcesehir and Budućnost got the win againtst Ulm

EuroCup Round 17

Group A

Bahcesehir College Istanbul – Slask Wroclaw 82-80
Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem – U-BT Cluj-Napoca
Aris Thessaloniki Betsson – Neptunas Klaipeda
BAXI Manresa – Umana Reyer Venice
Veolia Towers Hamburg – Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (05/02)

Group B

ratiopharm ulm – Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 90-103
Lietkabelis Panevezys – Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens 89-62
Besiktas GAIN Istanbul – Turk Telekom Ankara
NINERS Chemnitz – Dolomiti Energia Trento
Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse – London Lions

Photo credit: BKT Eurocup

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