Paris takes Fenarbahi to the limit but drops
El Alquer Sports Arena Istanbul He saw the enthusiasm start of Eurolig Playoffs, where Phenerbas Beko was able to impose himself on the new Paris Basketball For tight 83-78. In the deaf weather, a group led by Sarunas Jasikevisius He gave the first blow in the quarterfinal series, confirming a crucial success at home after a dual struggle filled with alternatives and emotions up to the last seconds. The Turkish team took advantage of 1-0, and Parisians had to respond in the next match.
Wade BaldwinWith 15 points, and nigel Hayes-DavisWith 14, they led the Turkish team tour against Paris led by TJ shorts in Nadar HiFi (21) and in Ward (19) to its withdrawals.
From the early jump, it was clear that tie was not simple for any of the competitors. Final statistics showed a slight dominance Paris In the percentage of field shots (50% compared to 43.7% Local), Phenerbas He resisted this ability with a clear domain under the boards, picking up 40 rebounds for only 30 of the visitors. In painting, the war balanced the score during a similar victory, from the three -point line (12/33 of the Fener and 11/33 for Paris).
The last quarter became a roller coaster of emotions. ParisFrom the pavilion’s stress to amylasting, the decisive period began with triple Ward It brought them forward (63-65). The answer soon came through Bibirovic, from there, the exchange of blows was stable. Triples of Ward Y. Pierre Continued tension and key baskets OuattaraThe advantage of the benefit at the moment was returned to French (71-72), forecasting the end in Istanbul, not appropriate for cardiac that.
The last stretch is pure adrenaline. Just a minute to play and Phenerbas Five (80-75) after previous error HiFiThe French escort itself was redeemed with a wonderful triple from the corner Olkar Sports Arena (80-78) and forced Jasikevisius To ask the dead time. Tension was experienced when Nigel Hayes-Davis One of his two free throws failed, left Paris Drawing possession (81-78).
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However, Fortune smiled at the local team in the decisive drama. TJ Short picturesThe Parisian engine lost the experiment looking for a match. In the following possession, wade Baldwin IV, with admirable cold blood, penetrated for 10 seconds against Jantunen (83-78) and made a crucial basket, and was actually punished for this meeting. Phenerbas He was relieved, seemed to be successful, and showed the ability to close tight matches in his castle, took the first step on the way to the Final Final.
