Bahçeşehir Koleji Defeats PAOK 84-81 in BKT EuroCup

Bahçeşehir Koleji secured an 84-81 victory over Greek club PAOK at the Sinan Erdem Dome during the fifth week of the BKT EuroCup Group D.

Sinan Erdem Dome Clash Secured Fourth Victory

The Turkish side claimed their fourth win in the group stage, while PAOK suffered their second defeat of the campaign, according to match reports. Bahçeşehir built early momentum at home, leading 26-23 at the end of the first quarter and stretching their advantage to 52-40 by halftime. PAOK mounted a strong response in the second half, narrowing the gap to 63-58 by the end of the third quarter, but the hosts held on in the closing minutes to seal the three-point win.

Flynn and Osman Lead Scoring for Their Teams

Malachi Flynn paced Bahçeşehir Koleji with a game-controlling 28 points, supported by Tyler Cavanaugh’s 11 points and 17 points from Reed, alongside Mateusz Ponitka’s 9 points, Kenan Sipahi’s 3 points, Williams’s 3 points, Avramovic’s 4 points, Inglis’s 5 points, Furkan Haltalı’s 3 points, and Mitrovic’s 1 point, while Dileo did not score. On the opposing side, Greece national team player Cedi Osman poured in 30 points for PAOK, and Marcus Foster added 20 points, alongside Alexander’s 12 points, Tyree’s 10 points, Long’s 3 points, Gray’s 2 points, Moore’s 2 points, and Calathes’s 2 points, while Bazinas, Chougkaz, Hudgins, and Motiejunas finished without scoring, though their combined output proved insufficient to overcome the Turkish team.

Coaching Staff and Match Officials

A Men’s National Basketball Team Head Coach Ergin Ataman watched the EuroCup encounter courtside from the stands at the Sinan Erdem Dome, as detailed in game accounts. The officiating crew on the floor comprised crew chief Jordi Aliaga of Spain alongside umpires Saso Petek of Slovenia and Dragan Porobic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

PAOK Suffers Second Loss After Trinchieri Praises Rivals

PAOK experienced their second loss following the match. Prior to the game, PAOK Coach Andrea Trinchieri described Bahçeşehir Koleji as one of the favorites for the EuroCup, stating: They have a great coach, they are a great team. Trinchieri also noted: They are undefeated in the Turkish League. They beat Euroleague teams Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş. He added: We must be ready to respond to their dynamic play and compete with the necessary self-confidence.

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