By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Bahcesehir remained the only unbeaten team in the Turkish BSL after five rounds, holding off a persistent Besiktas side in a game overshadowed by an injury scare for Lonnie Walker.
The hosts claimed a 100–96 victory in a duel between Serbian coaches Aleksandar Djordjevic and Dusan Alimpijevic, improving to 5–0 while Besiktas dropped to 2–3. Malachi Flynn delivered two crucial late three-pointers, helping Bahcesehir establish a 96–91 advantage in the closing moments. Besiktas continued to fight but could not complete the comeback.
Walker’s condition became a concern in the fourth quarter. After a hard fall and a heavy foul by Flynn, he attempted to return late in the game but lasted just one possession before limping off again. He did not return to action, finishing with 15 points and four rebounds in just under 20 minutes.
Reed led Bahcesehir with 18 points, while Inglis added 16. Ponitka contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Flynn finished with 13 points, and Williams recorded 11 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Nowell paced Besiktas with 21 points and four assists, while Omoruyi matched Walker’s 15 points and added five rebounds. Zizic contributed 11 points and four rebounds.
Easy wins for Efes and Fenerbahce
On Sunday, Anadolu Efes secured a victory on their home court, defeating Korfez Basket 93-77.
Although Pablo Laso’s team played an excellent first half, Korfez won the third quarter 30-18 and got back into the game. However, Efes pulled away again, winning the fourth quarter 26-15 to secure the victory.
Cameron Payne scored 17 points, Collin Malcolm and Santi Yusta each added 14, while Bruno Fernando and Dario Saric contributed with 12 points. On the other side, Jonathan Davis scored 18 points, and Boo Buie had 12.
After last week’s loss, Fenerbahce returned to winning ways by defeating Karsiyaka away with a score of 97-72.
Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team won all four quarters and ultimately celebrated easily, with Ignas Sargiunas scoring 22 points, while Talen Horton Tucker had 14. For the home team, Ishmael El Amin was the best with 22 points, and Steven Enoch added 13.
Turkish BSL, Round 5
Cayirova – Bursaspor 83-64
Trabzonspor – Esenler Erokspor 90-93
Turk Telekom – Denizli Basket 97-76
Bahcesehir – Besiktas 100-96
Anadolu Efes – Korfez Basket 93-77
Karsiyaka – Fenerbahce 72-97
Tofas – Petkim Spor 72-74
Galatasaray – Bordo Bandirma 102-68
Standings: Bahcesehir 5-0, Turk Telekom 4-1, Anadolu Efes 4-1, Esenler Erokspor 4-1, Fenerbahce 2-2, Trabzonspor 3-2, Korfez Basket 2-3, Karsiyaka 2-3, Besiktas 2-3…
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