Black Eagles Secure Final Berth

Beşiktaş GAİN is heading to the Turkish Cup final after a hard-fought 91-82 victory over Anadolu Efes in the semi-final round. The game, played at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, saw Beşiktaş build an early lead and withstand a strong Anadolu Efes comeback.

Game Recap: A Tale of Two Halves

Beşiktaş GAİN started strong, leading 23-20 in the first quarter and extending their advantage to 53-39 by halftime. Anadolu Efes mounted a significant challenge in the third quarter, narrowing the gap and even taking the lead before Beşiktaş regained control, finishing the period ahead 71-69.

The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the lead changing hands multiple times. However, Beşiktaş GAİN ultimately prevailed, securing the 91-82 win.

Key Performances

Sertaç Şanlı led Beşiktaş GAİN with 18 points, while Anthony Brown added 9. For Anadolu Efes, PJ Dozier scored 24 points, and Jordan Loyd contributed 13.

• Beşiktaş GAİN: Dotson (11), Mathews (12), Yiğit Arslan (8), Morgan (10), Kamagate (10), Şanlı (18), Berk Uğurlu (2), Brown (9), Thomas (4), V. Brown (7)
• Anadolu Efes: Weiler-Babb (2), Loyd (13), Dozier (24), Osmani (14), Poirier (7), Hazer (3), Lee (4), Swider (10), Yılmaz (3), Jones (2)

What’s Next?

Beşiktaş GAİN will face the winner of the Fenerbahçe Beko versus Türk Telekom semi-final in the Turkish Cup final on February 22nd at 20:00. The final will be broadcast live on A Spor.

“The game was tough for us and is simple to analyze. We gave too much of an advantage and although we fought back, it wasn’t enough.”

Pablo Laso, Anadolu Efes Head Coach

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