By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
With five players in double figures and despite several absences, Fenerbahce Beko made short work of rival Galatasaray 86 – 64 in the Istanbul derby that concluded Round 23 of the Τurkish BSL regular season.
Dyshawn Pierre posted 15 points and seven rebounds in 17:33 to push Fener from the get-go. Johnathan Motley had 14 points, Sehmus Hazer dropped 11 points plus five rebounds while Melih Mahmutoglu scored 11 as well. Tarik Biberovic contributed 10 points and Nick Calathes provided eight assists and six rebounds, along with five points.
Sadik Kabaca stood out from Galatasaray with 13 points. The Cimbom had several problems vs. Fener‘s defense and their prominent contributors such as Dylan Ennis (1-9 shots) and Fats Russell (1-9) had issues connetcing to the basket.
Fener that was without non-registered Carsen Edwards, Nemanja Bjelica, Tonye Jekiri and Metecan Birsen (left shoulder), Scottie Wilbekin (left knee), plus Devin Booker (knee) is hosting Anadolu Efes in an important EuroLeague game Thursday (6/4). Fener is looking to mathematically secure a playoff spot and Efes will try to stay in the race for the postseason.
Earlier in Round 23, Turk Telekom improved its league-leading record to 20-3 by taking down Besiktas Emlakjet, while both Pinar Karsiyaka and Efes improved to 17-6.
BSL Round 23
Turk Telekom – Besiktas Emlakjet 79-67
Frutti Extra Bursaspor – Bahcesehir Koleji 81-87
Yukatel Merkezefendi – Pinar Karsiyaka 101-109 3OT (76-76)
Aliaga Petkim Spor – Ayos Konyaspor 96-85
Anadolu Efes – Manisa 78-69
Gaziantep – Tofas 77-83
Darussafaka Lassa – Onvo Buyukcekmece 92-81
Fenerbahce Beko – Galatasaray Nef 86 – 64
STANDINGS: Turk Telekom 43 (20-3), Fenerbahce 44 (20-4), Karsiyaka 40 (17-6), Efes 40 (17-6), Bursaspor 36 (13-10)…
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