Fenerbahçe Beko keeps the streak alive!

The Fenerbahçe Beko Men's Basketball Team defeated German representative Bayern Munich 98-91 in overtime after the regulation period ended in an 81-81 tie during the 21st round of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

Fenerbahçe Beko started the match well, extending the lead to double digits (19-8) with a basket from Sestina in the 5th minute. Bayern Munich recovered quickly, using contributions from their bench to cut the lead to 2 points by the 9th minute: 22-20. The first period ended in a 22-22 tie.

In the second quarter, which began with baskets from both sides, the yellow-navy team tried to be effective in the paint with their big men. While the visitors relied on set plays to score against the yellow-navy team, who found points through Motley's effective play under the basket in the final stretch, the guests went into the locker room leading 39-38.

Both teams started the second half very cautiously on defense. With the 25th minute of the match passing at 48-48, Bayern Munich responded to the points produced by the yellow-navy team under the leadership of Wilbekin with Lucic. The visiting team entered the final period leading 59-57.

As the final quarter began with baskets from both sides, both teams were effective from behind the three-point line. With the 35th minute of the match passing at 72-72, Bayern Munich brought the score to 78-76 with a basket from Booker with 1 minute and 25 seconds remaining. After the timeout, Fenerbahçe Beko leveled the score again with a mid-range shot from Dorsey with 43 seconds left: 78-78. While Bayern Munich failed to score on their possession, the yellow-navy team took the lead with a three-pointer from Wilbekin with 9 seconds remaining. On the visitors' final possession, with 8 seconds left, the referee ruled that Francisco was fouled behind the three-point line, and the player went to the line. After Francisco converted all 3 free throws, Fenerbahçe Beko Head Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius called a timeout. Fenerbahçe Beko could not capitalize on their final possession, and the regulation period ended in an 81-81 tie.

Starting the overtime period with a 5-0 run, Fenerbahçe Beko led 90-84 in the 44th minute with scoring contributions from Pierre. Making no mistakes in the final stretch, the yellow-navy team left the court with a 98-91 victory.

The top scorer of the match was Wilbekin, who produced 30 points in a Fenerbahçe Beko jersey.

With this result, Fenerbahçe Beko secured their third consecutive win and their 13th victory overall.

Arena: Ülker Sports and Event Hall

Referees: Juan Carlos Garcia, Carlos Peruga, Eduard Udyanskyy

Fenerbahçe Beko: Wilbekin 30, Calathes 6, Pierre 15, Sestina 5, Papagiannis 2, Motley 12, Sertaç Şanlı 2, Biberovic 5, Guduric 8, Dorsey 13, Madar

Bayern Munich: Edwards 7, Bolmaro 2, Lucic 11, Booker 16, Brankovic 4, Babb 3, Francisco 21, Radoncic, Bonga 4, Obst 15, Harris 8, Giffey

1st Period: 22-22

Halftime: 38-39

3rd Period: 57-59

Regulation: 81-81

Fouled out: 44.50 Bolmaro (Bayern Munich)

News Source: 12punto