BAXI Manresa loses a game with very little success
Bahcesehir, one of the title favorites, takes the victory at Nou Congost by 67-81. Diego Ocampo's team fought until the end, but without scoring or finding their rhythm.
67 BAXI Manresa I Benitez 10, Obasohan 2, Knudsen, Steinbergs 3 and Akobundu-Ehiogu 8; Gaspà 3, Reyes 13, Ubal 15, Olinde 4, Golden 9, Izaw-Bolavie and Dani Pérez
81 Bahcesehir College Istanbul I Flynn 16, Homesley 14, Mitchell 1, Cavanaugh 2 and Williams 14; Koprivica 3, Haltali 8, Ponitka 1, Akpinar, Sipahi 5, Bas and Hale 17
Partials: 13-26, 19-18, 12-17, 23-20
BAXI Manresa was unable to secure another victory at the Nou Congost, where they were defeated by one of the Eurocup title favorites, Bahcesehir College Istanbul of Turkey (67-81).
The visitors came out strong and accurate, allowing them to take an initial 2-13 lead. From then on, the home team began to score with greater ease, but the Turkish side proved superior and finished the first quarter with a thirteen-point advantage (13-26).
In the second quarter, the pattern was more or less the same, with the Istanbul team maintaining a comfortable lead and preventing the home team from closing the gap. At halftime, Bahcesehir held a twelve-point lead (32-44).
After the break, both teams traded leads, with the Turkish side finding their shooting touch. By the end of the third quarter, the visitors had a commanding lead (44-61).
In the final ten minutes, the players coached by Diego Ocampo continued to fight, but they never found their rhythm, preventing them from seriously challenging the superior Bahcesehir team.
On Saturday at 6:00 PM, BAXI Manresa will return to Nou Congost for a Liga Endesa game against Surne Bilbao Basket.