Fenerbahçe takes 1-0 lead in final series

The first game of the Basketball Super League play-off final series was played at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall. Starting with back-and-forth scoring, Fenerbahçe finished the first quarter with a 22-16 lead thanks to effective offense in the final minutes. 

Beşiktaş reduced the deficit to 5 points with 4 minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter, but the gap widened due to turnovers on offense and Fenerbahçe's high-tempo play. With points scored by Wade Baldwin from under the basket in the final seconds, the yellow-navy team headed to the locker room with a 50-34 lead.

Fenerbahçe maintained its dominance in the 3rd quarter and did not allow the gap to close, entering the final period with a 21-point lead. The final quarter saw back-and-forth scoring, and the derby concluded with a score of 94-76. While Khem Birch was the game's top scorer with 15 points, Wade Baldwin played a key role in the victory with 14 points and 5 assists. For the black-and-white team, Derek Needham's 14 points could not prevent the defeat.

The second game of the final series will be played on Thursday, June 19, at 20:30.

News Source: İHA