Trabzonspor Starts Basketball Champions League with Overtime Victory
In the first match of Basketball Champions League Group A, Trabzonspor defeated Nanterre 92 93-83 in overtime after regular time ended in a 76-76 tie.
Hosting France's Nanterre 92 team at the Hayri Gür Arena in the first match of the Basketball Champions League Group A, Trabzonspor emerged victorious with a score of 93-83 from a highly contested battle that went into overtime.
The First Period of the Match and Nanterre 92's Start
Finding the first points of the match, the visiting team widened the gap with effective plays by Scott, Moukouri, and Castaneda, taking a 10-5 lead in the first five minutes.
Although Trabzonspor closed the gap with contributions from Tillman and Terry, the first period ended with a 19-18 lead for the French representative.
Trabzonspor Taking the Lead in the Second Period
Starting the second quarter with more determination, the home team managed to take the lead in the 12th minute with points from Canaan, entering halftime ahead 45-41.
Widening the Gap in the Third Quarter
Taking the support of the fans behind them, the Black Sea representative increased the lead to 11 points in the 27th minute with effective shots by Manek and Tillman, finishing the period ahead 64-54.
Completion of Regular Time in a Tie
Recovering in the fourth quarter, the visiting team closed the gap and took the lead again in the 38th minute, with regular time passing with traded baskets ending in a 76-76 tie.
Victory Secured in the Overtime Section
Making a fast start to the overtime period with outside shots by Yiğit Arslan and Keene, Trabzonspor left the court victorious with a score of 93-83.