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Darussafaka Istanbul prevailed over Alba Berlin at home with 82-70 and keeps its undefeated record in the Top 16 round. The Germans now fall to 1-2.
Τhe visiting side grabbed a 22-17 lead after 10 minutes, while after Darussaka’s comeback the margin was trimmed to 45-44 at halftime.
The hosts managed to pull away with a double-digit lead before the end of the third period and stayed up 65-54 after 30′.
Scottie Wilbekin led the winning side with 15 points.
Peyton Siva tapped 21 points for Alba.
On Tuesday, Gran Canaria outdid Galatasaray on the road.
Group E Top 16 standings:
| Group E | W | L | PTS+ | PTS- | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Darussafaka Istanbul | 3 | 0 | 254 | 205 | 49 |
| 2. Herbalife Gran Canaria | 2 | 1 | 278 | 255 | 23 |
| 3. ALBA Berlin | 1 | 2 | 246 | 244 | 2 |
| 4. Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul | 0 | 3 | 213 | 287 | -74 |