24.04.2025 23:00
Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Paris Basket 89-72 in the second game of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoff series, bringing the series to 2-0. If the yellow-and-blues win the match to be played away on Tuesday, April 29, they will advance to the Final Four with a 3-0 series lead. Additionally, Fenerbahçe Beko made history in the tournament by scoring 61 points in the first half of the game.
Fenerbahçe Beko faced the French team Paris Basket in the second match of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoff series. The yellow-blues, who won the match 89-72 at Ülker Sports and Event Hall, took a 2-0 lead in the series and gained a significant advantage for the Final Four.
SUPERIORITY WAS WITH FENERBAHÇE FROM START TO FINISH
The first quarter of the match ended 29-20 in favor of Fenerbahçe. The yellow-blues, who widened the gap in the second quarter, went to the locker room leading 61-38. Jasikevicius's students also finished the third quarter with a 76-57 advantage. Fenerbahçe Beko, who did not allow Paris Basket to close the gap in the last quarter, won the match 89-72 and brought the series to 2-0.
THEY ENTERED EUROLEAGUE HISTORY
Additionally, Fenerbahçe Beko, who scored 61 points in the first half of the match, also achieved the highest score recorded in a EuroLeague playoff game since 2005.
IF THEY WIN THE THIRD MATCH, THEY WILL BE IN THE FINAL FOUR
The third match of the series will be played on April 29, Tuesday, hosted by Paris Basket at 21:30 TRT. If the yellow-blues win this match as well, they will reach 3 victories in the series and secure their place in the Final Four.
THIS SEASON THEY DEFEATED PARIS IN ALL MATCHES
Moreover, Fenerbahçe Beko won all 4 matches they played against Paris Basket in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this season. The yellow-blues defeated their opponent 87-83 away in the regular season and 101-100 at home, and they also emerged victorious with a score of 83-78 in the first match of the playoff series.