By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Despite Bnei Herzliya coming strong in the third period and grabbing a 14-point lead, Tofaş Bursa staged a huge comeback in the final 10 minutes.
Led by Marek Blazevic and Hugo Besson, the Turkish side turned the tables and eventually secured a 90-86 victory at Arena SamElyon in Bulgaria.
Blazevic had a standout performance with 25 points and 12 rebounds for a PIR of 28, while Besson followed with 20 points. Joe Thomasson and Alex Perez added 10 each, with Perez scoring a crucial two-pointer in the dying moments. Isaiah Whaley scored all four of his points in the closing minutes, including the decisive basket with 12 seconds on the clock that sealed the win for the hosts.
On the other side, Elijah Stewart led Bnei Herzliya with 23 points, Chinanu Onuaku followed with 16, while Daeshon Francis added 13 and Jordon Varnado 12. Noah Carter contributed 11 points, and Max Heidegger came close to a double-double with eight points and 10 assists.
After a 49–49 tie at halftime, Bnei Herzliya took control in the third quarter, building a 14-point lead and entering the final 10 minutes up 75–63. However, it wasn’t enough — Blazevic and Besson powered a massive Tofaş rally, and the game went down to the wire. In the end, Perez and Whaley hit clutch shots to complete the comeback and secure the win.