Trabzonspor Starts Basketball Champions League with Overtime Victory

In the first match of the Basketball Champions League Group A, Trabzonspor defeated French representative Nanterre 92 with a score of 93-83 in overtime, after the regular time ended in a 76-76 draw, starting the tournament with a win.

Start of the Match and First Period

In the match played at Hayri Gür Sports Hall, the first points for the visiting team came from Scott. The French representative extended the lead up to 7 points with the effective plays of Moukouri and Castaneda.

Although Trabzonspor closed the gap with contributions to the score from players like Tillman and Terry, the tightly contested first period ended with Nanterre 92 leading 19-18. At the end of the period, European champion national boxer Havvanur Kethüda greeted the fans.

First Half and Locker Room

Starting the second period with Canaan's effective performance, the home team Trabzonspor managed to turn the score in their favor and take the lead in the 12th minute.

Following a tightly contested quarter with mutual baskets, the claret-blues went into the locker room with a 45-41 scoring advantage.

Home Team's Dominance in the Third Period

Starting the third period quickly with the backing of their fans, the home team began to take control of the game.

Increasing the lead to 11 points in the 27th minute with critical shots by Manek and Tillman, Trabzonspor finished the period ahead at 64-54.

Breathtaking Regular Time and Overtime

The visiting team Nanterre 92 closed the gap with McGlockton and Schoormann in the fourth period, turning the score in their favor in the 38th minute with a basket by Scott.

After trading shots, the match ended in a 76-76 tie in regulation and was carried into overtime.

Completely taking control of the lead with outside shots from Yiğit Arslan and Keene in the overtime minutes, Trabzonspor left the court victorious with a score of 93-83.