Fenerbahçe is the new leader of the Euroleague
Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Spanish side Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 82-77 in the 32nd week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines Euroleague season, securing their 22nd win and rising to the top of the standings.
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The Spanish team started the match with a 4-0 run, and the first 4 minutes concluded with Baskonia holding a 9-4 lead. Following player substitutions, Fenerbahçe Beko went on a 13-0 run to take a 17-9 lead.
Continuing their pressure in the second quarter, the yellow-navies extended the lead to double digits within the first 3 minutes of the period: 28-17. Finding success at the opponent's basket through Pierre, Hall, and Hayes-Davis, Fenerbahçe Beko headed to the locker room with a 46-32 advantage.
Starting the second half with baskets from Colson, Fenerbahçe Beko extended the lead to 18 points within the first 4 minutes of the quarter: 59-41. Baskonia narrowed the gap to 10 points with an 8-0 run following baskets from Sedekerskis and Rogkavopoulos, prompting a timeout from the yellow-navies: 59-49. After the timeout, Fenerbahçe Beko increased the lead back to 13 points with a 3-pointer from Sertaç Şanlı, entering the final quarter with a 72-59 lead.
8TH CONSECUTIVE HOME VICTORY
Baskonia was the side that started the final quarter quickly. The Spanish team went on a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to 5 points with 7 minutes remaining: 74-69. Following Baskonia's basket, both teams failed to score on their possessions. With 3 minutes and 29 seconds left in the game, the score became 76-69 after free throws from Hayes-Davis. Preventing Baskonia from closing the gap in the final moments, Fenerbahçe Beko managed to leave the court with an 82-77 victory.
Winning their 8th consecutive home game, Fenerbahçe Beko secured their 22nd win in the league and took the top spot in a week where Olympiacos was defeated.
The yellow-navies will face Barcelona at home and Bayern Munich away in their remaining 2 matches.