Türk Telekom wins big at home

In the 10th week of the BKT EuroCup Group B, Türk Telekom defeated the Romanian team U-BT 95-84 on their home court.

Türk Telekom, which won after a 7-game drought in the group, secured its second victory. U-BT suffered its 3rd defeat in the group in Ankara.

The visiting team finished the first 5 minutes of the match, which both teams started with a high offensive tempo, leading 13-10. Finding points from fast breaks with steals in defense, Türk Telekom finished the first period with a 26-18 lead thanks to a 12-0 run at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, Türk Telekom responded to their opponent, who found baskets by attacking the rim, with Palmer's high-scoring performance. U-BT reduced the gap to 1 (35-34) within the 15th minute with three-pointers. Finding second-chance points from offensive rebounds, Türk Telekom went to the locker room leading 53-48.

In the third quarter, both teams tightened their defense. Using the paint well, Türk Telekom passed the 25th minute with a 4-point advantage: 58-54. At the end of the quarter, the visiting team equalized the score, and the final period began with a 66-66 tie.

Starting the final quarter with good defense, Türk Telekom increased the lead to 8 in the 34th minute: 77-69. Extending the lead to double digits (85-74) with 3.5 minutes remaining, Türk Telekom won the match 95-84.

Arena: Ankara

Referees: Mehdi Difallah (France), Milos Koljensic (Montenegro), Denis Hadzic (Croatia)

Türk Telekom: İsmail Cem Ulusoy 12, Wallace 15, Palmer 24, Yiğitcan Saybir 8, Enoch 14, Boran Güler, Metehan Akyel 7, Okben Ulubay 12, Troy Selim Sav 3

U-BT: Mokoka 2, Guzman 12, Seeley 13, Eddie 12, Cate 11, Mejeris 2, Stipanovic 15, Jones 2, Richard 15

1st Period: 26-18

Halftime: 53-48

3rd Period: 66-66

Fouled out: 39.49 Okben Ulubay (Türk Telekom)

News Source: 12punto