By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Fenerbahçe Beko booked its place in the Turkish Basketball Super League semifinals after defeating Türk Telekom 101–94 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The EuroLeague champions are set to play against Bahçeşehir Koleji S.K. in the semifinals.
The game was closely contested from the opening tip, with both teams trading blows throughout a high-paced first half that ended level at 51–51. Wade Baldwin led the charge early for Fenerbahçe, while Anthony Brown stood out for the visitors.
The intensity carried over into the second half, but Fenerbahçe gained the upper hand in the closing minutes. A strong finish allowed the Istanbul side to pull away and seal the win.
Marko Gudurić paced Fenerbahçe with 26 points, supported by Baldwin’s 19 points and 5 assists. Nigel Hayes also played a key role, contributing 17 points.
On the other side, Anthony Brown poured in 24 points for Türk Telekom, but his effort wasn’t enough to keep their season alive.