Pınar Karşıyaka wins at home, advances to next round

In the third and final game of the Basketball Champions League play-in series, Pınar Karşıyaka defeated Spanish representative Rio Breogan 86-76, winning the series 2-1 and securing their spot in the Round of 16.

Starting the game with effective play from Vitto Brown and Kenan Sipahi, Pınar Karşıyaka led 17-10 in the first 5 minutes despite points from McLemore. Extending the lead to 8 points (22-14) with a 3-pointer from Hilliard, Pınar Karşıyaka finished the period ahead 22-17.

At the beginning of the second period, Pınar Karşıyaka extended the lead to 13 points (33-20), but the visiting team narrowed the gap to 4 points in the 17th minute: 38-34. Pınar Karşıyaka went into the locker room leading 43-39.

Starting the third period stronger, Pınar Karşıyaka held a 12-point lead at the 25th minute, 54-42. Entering the final minute of the period leading 58-52, the green-and-red team finished the quarter ahead 62-56.

In the final period, after their opponent tied the game at 70-70 with a basket by Rudan with 4 minutes remaining, Pınar Karşıyaka went on a 9-0 run with Hilliard, McCollum, and Carey to bring the score to 79-70. Winning the match 86-76, Pınar Karşıyaka advanced to the Round of 16.

Arena: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Karşıyaka

Referees: Yohan Rosso (France), Paulo Marques (Portugal), Beniamino Manuel Attard (Italy)

Pınar Karşıyaka: Kenan Sipahi 4, Martin 6, Hilliard 17, Vitto Brown 17, Carey 10, Jaylon Brown 12, Mert Celep, Furkan Haltalı 6, Deniz Kılıçlı, McCollum 14

Rio Breogan: Garcia 5, Momirov 11, McLemore 11, Nakic 12, Sajus 6, Fernandez, Jogela 7, Polite, Sergi Quintela 14, Rudan 10, Ventura

1st Period: 22-17

Halftime: 43-39

3rd Period: 62-56