By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
After mishandling a 12-point advantage in the second half, Fenerbahce Beko restored a double-digit lead and defeated Besiktas Fibabanka, 90-79, in Ulker Sports Arena on Sunday.
Nigel Hayes-Davis paved the way with 29 points in Round 14 of the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi. Additional double-digit scoring contributions extended to Devon Hall putting in 11 points and Sertac Sanli scoring eight points in the fourth quarter to end up with ten.
Recovering from an injury in his right foot, Arturs Zagars resurfaced after missing over one month with six points in just under seven minutes. In contrast, newcomer Errick McCollum sat out alongside Wade Baldwin IV, Khem Birch, Dyshawn Pierre, and Scottie Wilbekin.
Later BSL action saw Anadolu Efes enjoying 17/28 three-pointers and securing a 99-87 victory versus Galatasaray in Basketball Development Center. Hitting five triples apiece, Shane Larkin and Derek Willis shared a team-high 18 points.
Officially signed shortly before tipoff between the Istanbul rivals, P.J. Dozier was sidelined with Rodrigue Beaubois, Justus Hollatz, Stanley Johnson and Rolands Smits, but in attendance.
Limited to the losing end, James Palmer Jr. registered a game-high 27 points.
BSL Round 14
Aliaga Petkimspor – Yalovaspor 93-65
Turk Telekom – Karsiyaka 95-73
Manisa – Onvo Buyukcekmece 87-98
Mersin Spor – Bahcesehir Koleji 74-73
Tofas – Yukatel Merkezefendi 91-80
Fenerbahce Beko – Besiktas Fibabanka 90-79
Anadolu Efes – Galatasaray 99-87
Darussafaka Lassa – Bursaspor Yorsan (13/1)
STANDINGS: Fenerbahce Beko 27 (13-1), Tofas 25 (11-3), Anadolu Efes 25 (11-3), Galatasaray 24 (10-4), Besiktas Fibabanka 23 (9-5)…
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