Breathtaking victory for Fenerbahçe Tarfin

In the second week of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League, Fenerbahçe Tarfin defeated Biotekno Körfez Basket 85-84 at home. Despite the gap narrowing to 1 point in the final stretch, the yellow-navy team maintained its lead and left the court with a victory.

Starting the game effectively with contributions from Horton-Tucker in the paint and Onuralp Bitim in perimeter shooting, Fenerbahçe Tarfin finished the first quarter ahead 25-18. Against the home team, which extended the lead to double digits in the second period, Biotekno Körfez Basket stayed in the game with points from Buie and Davis. The visiting team narrowed the gap to 1 point as they headed into halftime: 45-44.

Defensive intensity increased in the third quarter, and both teams frequently went to the free-throw line. Maintaining its offensive rhythm, Fenerbahçe Tarfin extended the lead to 13 points with free throws from Clyburn and entered the final period with a 68-55 advantage.

Biotekno Körfez Basket increased the tempo in the final period. The visiting team, which went on an 8-0 run with points from Mitchell, narrowed the gap to 2 points in the 37th minute. Although Fenerbahçe Tarfin tried to regain control with baskets from Horton-Tucker and Juzang, a three-pointer by Davis with 40 seconds remaining brought the score to 85-84.

In the final possessions, Fenerbahçe Tarfin could not capitalize on a shot by Forrest. With Barna's layup attempt in the final seconds for Biotekno Körfez Basket also missing, the match ended with an 85-84 victory for the yellow-navy team.

Horton-Tucker stood out in the victory for Fenerbahçe Tarfin with 22 points. Juzang scored 21 points while shooting 3-for-3 from three-point range. Shane Larkin, who was transferred from Anadolu Efes at the beginning of the season, also played his first official match in the yellow-navy jersey and finished the game with 3 points.