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abr 03 2026ISTANBUL — JL Bourg defeated Turk Telekom 73-76 in Game 2 of the EuroCup semifinals, tying the series 1-1 with a crucial road victory that forces a decisive Game 3 for a spot in the tournament final.
The matchup began with maximum intensity at Ankara Arena, with Turk Telekom looking to capitalize on home-court support to close out the series. However, JL Bourg responded with solid play from the start, finding points through Gach and Assemian Moulare, while Kyle Allman shouldered much of the offensive load for the Turkish squad in this EuroCup semifinal.
The game remained tightly contested throughout the first half. JL Bourg distributed its offensive production more effectively with contributions from Adam Mokoka and Will McDowell-White, while Turk Telekom stayed in the game thanks to Kyle Allman's accuracy, who led the home attack with his ability to generate points from beyond the arc.
The matchup remained wide open down the stretch. With the score tight, Turk Telekom had a golden opportunity to tie when Kyle Allman had a free throw with eight seconds remaining, but the shot didn't fall. On the next possession, Will McDowell-White stayed composed from the free-throw line and made two free throws to seal the 73-76 final score for JL Bourg.
Still, the Turkish squad had one last possession to tie the game, but Jalen Smith couldn't convert the final shot, securing a crucial victory for JL Bourg in this EuroCup semifinal.
On the individual side, Gach and Assemian Moulare led JL Bourg with 15 points each, while Adam Mokoka contributed 14 points and Will McDowell-White added 12. For Turk Telekom, Kyle Allman delivered an outstanding performance with 25 points, the only player on his team to reach double figures.
With this result, the EuroCup semifinal is tied 1-1 and will be decided in a Game 3 scheduled for April 8. The winner of that matchup will face Besiktas in the final, who previously eliminated Bahcesehir to secure their spot in the championship race.
