In the 11th week match of BKT European Cup Group B, Beşiktaş GAİN lost 98-96 away to the British representative London Lions in overtime.
The black-and-white team responded to the home team, which took the lead for the first time (16-13) in the 7th minute of the balanced match, with Brown’s two consecutive three-pointers. Although they gained a 5-point advantage, they could not maintain it, and London Lions finished the first quarter ahead 24-21 with Adamu’s three-point shot.
Beşiktaş GAİN, which gained a 38-32 advantage in the 15th minute with Mathews’ baskets, maintained the difference with Kamagate and Lemar in the last part and entered the half with a 48-43 lead.
London Lions, who trailed for a long time against Beşiktaş GAİN, increased the difference to 8 points (51-59) in the 23rd minute, and made the score 75-75 in the 35th minute. In the last episode, which witnessed great competition and both teams lost the ball, the home team took the lead 80-79 with Reynolds Jr., with 1 minute remaining. Regular time ended in a draw at 84-84 with mutual foul shots by Reynolds Jr and Vitto Brown.
London Lions, who made fewer mistakes in the extra time, won 98-96 on the court, while the black-white team suffered its first defeat in the BKT European Cup after 4 matches.
