Istanbul, Turkey – Fenerbahçe Beko rallied from an early deficit to secure a 79-75 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Round 32 of the EuroLeague on Wednesday, March 20, 2026. The win, played before a fervent home crowd at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall, marked Fenerbahçe’s 23rd victory of the season and snapped a two-game losing streak. Milan, meanwhile, suffered their 16th defeat.
The game began with a strong offensive push from EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, who raced to a 6-0 lead and maintained control through the first five minutes, holding a 10-7 advantage. Fenerbahçe struggled with early turnovers, allowing Milan to capitalize with outside shooting. Milan closed the first period leading 23-17.
Milan continued their strong start in the second quarter, exploiting Fenerbahçe’s defensive struggles. Led by a sharp performance from Brooks, the Italian team extended their lead to as many as 11 points (19-30) midway through the quarter. Fenerbahçe found themselves unable to consistently generate offense and Milan capitalized, building a 15-point advantage (19-34) by the 15th minute. Despite a late push from Fenerbahçe’s frontcourt players, the home team entered halftime trailing 37-29.
The turning point came in the third quarter as Fenerbahçe responded with a series of fast-break opportunities and improved ball movement. Capitalizing on Milan’s turnovers, Fenerbahçe began to chip away at the deficit, fueled by a series of emphatic plays. Tarık Biberovic’s basket brought the score within two points (39-41) at the 24-minute mark. Momentum swung decisively in favor of the home side as they embarked on an 11-0 run, taking their first lead of the game (42-41) at the 25-minute mark. Horton-Tucker’s strong offensive performance helped Fenerbahçe establish control, entering the final period with a 57-52 lead.
Fenerbahçe maintained their composure and control in the fourth quarter, effectively managing the game and protecting their lead. A key moment came as Wade Baldwin reached a significant milestone, scoring a basket that pushed his EuroLeague career total over 3,000 points. Fenerbahçe closed out the game with a 79-75 victory, much to the delight of the home fans.
Wade Baldwin led Fenerbahçe in scoring with 16 points, although Horton-Tucker added 23. For EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, Brooks led all scorers with 22 points, followed by Guduric with 15.
The game highlighted Fenerbahçe’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity. After a sluggish start, they adjusted their defensive strategy and found offensive rhythm, ultimately securing a crucial win in their EuroLeague campaign. The victory is particularly important as the regular season nears its conclusion and teams jockey for playoff positioning.
Key Stats:
- Fenerbahçe Beko shot 48.3% from the field, compared to Milan’s 43.3%.
- Fenerbahçe outscored Milan 38-23 in the paint.
- Milan committed 15 turnovers, leading to 18 points for Fenerbahçe.
Looking Ahead:
Fenerbahçe Beko will next face [Next Opponent – information not available in sources] on [Date – information not available in sources]. Fans can find the latest updates and schedules on the official EuroLeague Basketball website: https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/
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