By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Fenerbahçe comfortably defeated Merkezefendi (82-69) in Nicolò Melli’s return to the EuroLeague champions. The Italian center had been out since February and was making his comeback to Jasikevicius’s team.
Talen Horton-Tucker (17 p.) and Arturs Zagars (14 points and 6 assists) led the win in Estambul. Melli scored only 2 in 17 minutes. Wade Baldwin, Nando de Colo, Bonzie Colson, Mikael Jantunen, and Khem Birch did not play.
Fenerbahçe dominated the first half (51-33). Jasikevicius’ team shot really well from beyond the arc with Nicolo Melli back in the starting lineup.
Merkezefendi stepped up after the break with an impressive 12-25 in the third quarter, but the Yellow team controlled the fourth quarter to avoid any comeback at home (82-69).
BSL Round 25 Results
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- Mersin BSB – Büyükçekmece 87-94
- Fenerbahçe – Merkezefendi 82-69
- Tofas – Trabzonspor
BSL Standings: Fenerbahçe (21-4), Besitkas (20-4), Bahçesehir (18-6), Türk Telekom (16-8)…