EuroCup: Besiktas Advances to Final with 82-72 Semifinal Victory Over Bahcesehir

ISTANBUL — Besiktas defeated Bahcesehir College Istanbul 82-72 in the EuroCup semifinals, securing their place in the tournament final after winning consecutive matchups against their city rivals. Head coach Dusan Alimpijevic's squad found their offensive anchor in Brynton Lemar and took a decisive step toward the title.

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The matchup began with maximum parity between the two Turkish teams, both fully aware of what was at stake in this EuroCup semifinal. Besiktas attempted to impose a high pace on offense with Brynton Lemar and Devon Dotson leading the charge, while Bahcesehir College Istanbul responded with the offensive talent of Malachi Flynn and the interior presence of Trevion Williams.

The balance held throughout much of the first half. Neither team managed to open significant gaps on the scoreboard, and the contest went into halftime with a minimal advantage for the visitors, 37-36, reflecting how tight the EuroCup semifinal matchup had been.

The game shifted direction after the break. Besiktas elevated their defensive intensity and found greater offensive fluidity, especially thanks to the production of Brynton Lemar and Devon Dotson. Dusan Alimpijevic's squad won the third quarter 26-20, a decisive stretch that began to tilt the encounter in their favor.

With the advantage built in that third period, Besiktas managed the final stretch of the game effectively. Jonah Mathews and Ante Zizic provided crucial contributions in key moments, both finishing with 12 points, while the visiting team maintained control of the scoreboard through the 82-72 victory.

Brynton Lemar was Besiktas's leading scorer with 18 points, well supported by Devon Dotson with 16, plus contributions from Jonah Mathews and Ante Zizic. For Bahcesehir College Istanbul, Malachi Flynn led the scoring with 16 points, while Trevion Williams posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Caleb Homesley added 10 points.

This victory also carries a special component in the coaching matchup: Serbian head coach Dusan Alimpijevic once again prevailed over his compatriot Marko Barac, completing a perfect record in this series between Serbian coaches.

With this result, Besiktas advances to the EuroCup final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between Turk Telekom and JL Bourg.