Pınar Karşıyaka cruises past Merkezefendi
In the 29th week of the Turkish Basketball Super League, Pınar Karşıyaka defeated Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi 97-73 at home.
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Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League 29th week action saw Pınar Karşıyaka face Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi. The İzmir team emerged victorious from the match with a score of 97-73.
While Pınar Karşıyaka led 10-4 in the first 4 minutes, the visiting team established a 22-21 lead in the final minute with a 3-pointer from Bleijenbergh. The home team finished the period ahead 26-24 with a basket from Marcus Brown in the final second.
Maintaining their lead in the second period, Pınar Karşıyaka entered the locker room with a 47-39 advantage, having led 40-32 with 3 minutes remaining in the half.
The visiting team started the third period with an 8-0 run featuring baskets from German, Floyd, and Mason, tying the game at 47-47 and taking a 49-48 lead with a basket from Sibande. However, the home team regained the lead and finished the period ahead 68-61.
In the final period, Pınar Karşıyaka went on a 17-0 run starting from the 33rd minute, when they were leading 72-66, extending the gap to 23 points: 89-66. Maintaining their dominance in the remaining time, the home team won the match 97-73.