Virtus Bologna had the game won and lost it in four minutes. With a 13-point lead with just four minutes remaining, Àlex Mumbrú's team watched as Besiktas turned the game around at PalaDozza, with Conor Morgan hitting a corner three-pointer with one second on the clock to decide the contest. The Turkish side, coming off a home loss to Olympiacos, improve to .500 (4-5).
Virtus Takes Control
After an even first quarter (24-24), Virtus took command in the second with a 30-23 run and led 54-47 at halftime. Alston Jr. and Frazier led a fluid offense against a Turkish defense that couldn't find a way to stop them, and the Italians built a lead as large as 15.
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Walker and Morgan Complete the Comeback
Besiktas cut into the third quarter (20-23) and trailed by four entering the final period (74-70), but Virtus pulled away again and led by 13 with four minutes left. That's when the Turkish comeback began, led by Lonnie Walker IV, who finished with 30 points. Besiktas chipped away possession by possession until, with the game tied, Conor Morgan received the ball in the corner and hit the game-winning three-pointer with one second remaining on the clock.
Walker was the game's leading scorer, ahead of Scottie Wilbekin (16) and DeJulius and Gabriel (11 each). For Virtus, Alston Jr. scored 19 and Frazier added 15.