The guest team started the match well, leading by 7 points in the first 5-minute episode with Hopkins, leading 17-10. Pinar Karşıyaka, who scored 24-22 with Vitto Brown’s 3-point field goal, with one minute left in the period where McCollum produced 13 points, finished the period ahead 26-24.
Starting the second quarter with McCollum’s 10 points and increasing the gap to 8 points (36-28), the Italian team responded with a 7-0 series against Pınar Karşıyaka, reducing the lead to 1 point in the 15th minute: 36-35. The green-red team, which did not allow their opponent to catch him, finished the circuit 46-42 superior.
Pınar Karşıyaka, who was ahead 53-48 in the first 5 minutes of the second half, finished the period 63-53 ahead.
The Italian representative, who was more effective against the green-red team, which increased the lead to 12 points (65-53) at the beginning of the last quarter, reduced the lead to 2 points in the 36th minute: 72-70. However, Pınar Karşıyaka, who did not give up the advantage, won the match 83-76.
Hall: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Karşıyaka
Referees: Martin Horozov (Bulgaria), Michal Proc (Poland), Sergii Zashchuk (Ukraine)
Pinar Karsiyaka: Kenan Sipahi 15, McCollum 33, Kuzminskas 4, Vitto Brown 10, Delgado 14, Jaylon Brown 5, Berkan Durmaz 2, Mert Celep, Thomas Akyazılı
UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia: Cinciarini 8, Anim 7, Olisevicius 12, Reuvers 12, Hopkins 11, Robertson 8, Funderburk 6, Strautins 3, Vitali 9
1. Period: 26-24
Circuit: 46-42
3. Period: 63-53
