TOFAŞ secured a victory over Niners Chemnitz, holding off a late surge from the German side at the final buzzer. The Turkish club established early control on their home floor, building a 46–30 halftime lead before weathering a physical second-half comeback attempt.
First-Half Control Sets the Tone for TOFAŞ
The hosts asserted their rhythm right from the opening tip. TOFAŞ outscored Niners Chemnitz 22–15 in the first quarter, moving the ball efficiently against the visiting defense. By halftime, the lead had swelled to 16 points at 46–30, driven by balanced scoring and aggressive interior play.
Offensive execution in the opening twenty minutes allowed TOFAŞ to dictate the tempo. Multiple contributors stepped up in the rotation, neutralizing the early defensive sets deployed by the German club and establishing a comfortable cushion heading into the locker room.
Niners Chemnitz Responds in the Second Half
Niners Chemnitz mounted a significant counter-offensive after the break, trimming the deficit significantly by the end of the third quarter to 60–53. The visitors tightened their perimeter defense and forced several empty possessions, gradually eroding the double-digit margin.
As the pressure mounted down the stretch, foul trouble became a factor for both benches. Yiğitcan Saybir fouled out at the 39:02 mark, finishing with 4 points. Moments earlier at 38:55, Fleming—who led all scorers with 18 points—also picked up his fifth foul and exited the contest.
Crucial Roster Contributions Down the Stretch
Despite the late onslaught, TOFAŞ relied on steady scoring depth to preserve the win. Jones paced the hosts with 13 points, while Brown added 12. Mcneace and Nutall each chipped in 11 points, and Reynolds contributed 10 to keep the scoreboard ticking when the offense stalled.
For Niners Chemnitz, Williams added 11 points and Smith scored 10, supporting Fleming’s game-high effort. However, the visitors ran out of time as TOFAŞ managed the final possessions to seal the win.
Match Statistics and Officials
The officiating crew featured referees Arturas Sukys of Lithuania, Guido Giovannetti of Italy, and Juan Carlos Garcia Gonzales of Spain. The game followed the standard four-quarter format, with quarter scores settling at 22–15, 46–30 at the half, and 60–53 after three periods.
