In a nail-biting finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Galatasaray MCT Technic suffered a gut-wrenching 80-79 defeat at home against Italian side Pallacanestro Trieste in Week 5 of the basketball Champions league Group E. This marks Galatasaray’s first stumble in the group stage, a stark contrast to their previously dominant position, while Trieste secured a crucial second victory.

The atmosphere at the Turkcell Basketball Advancement Center was electric, but the game itself was a tight affair from the opening tip. The first quarter saw both teams trade blows