Paris Basketball has a new milestone in its short EuroLeague history. They finally defeated Fenerbahçe after seven straight losses, including an elimination in the 2025 playoffs, doing so in overtime before 11,774 spectators at Accor Arena. It's their fourth consecutive victory, following three road wins, and brings them closer to the middle of the table. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, continues to struggle away from Istanbul: 1-4 on the road.
Paris Dominates First Half
Paris's fast-paced offense gave them an edge against the EuroLeague's second-best defense. They won the first quarter 23-14 and went into halftime up seven (50-43). In the third quarter, Fenerbahçe turned it around with Horton-Tucker and Wade Baldwin IV, winning the period 22-29 to reach the final quarter tied at 72-72.
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19-Point Overtime Performance
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair (20-20) that ended tied at 92 and sent the game to overtime. In the five extra minutes, Paris found more solutions, scoring 19 points to secure the victory by two (19-17).
Ntilikina led the French with 22 points and 4-of-8 from three-point range. Warren added 19, while Jared Rhoden (13), Sebastián Herrera (12 points and 6 assists), Nadir Hifi, Tyson Etienne, Allan Dokossi (11 each), and Mouhamed Faye (10) completed an offensive attack with eight players in double figures. For Fenerbahçe, Horton-Tucker posted 32 points, 10 rebounds, and a 33 efficiency rating, while Baldwin IV scored 22. Fenerbahçe grabbed nine more rebounds (43-34), but Paris made five more three-pointers (14 to 9).