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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Fenerbahce as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Fenerbahce defeated bottom-ranked Yalova in Istanbul 79-63. Fenerbahce dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Yalova‘s 26. Forward Kadir Yanci (200-2005) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Eren Ilyem (193-2006) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Arda Konuk (192-2005) with 25 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Fenerbahce (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Gelisim Koleji. Yalova at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with MST and Merkezefendi. Yalova will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Fenerbahce will try to continue on its current victory against seventeenth ranked Turk Telekom in Ankara.
Bottom-ranked Merkezefendi (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to tenth ranked Bahcesehir (3-2) 89-76. Mert Oren (-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and Yagiz Aktas supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 25 points and 7 assists by Teoman Kula (-2007) did not help to save the game for Merkezefendi. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bahcesehir moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Merkezefendi at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with MST and Yalova. Bahcesehir will play against Istanbul (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Merkezefendi will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked MSK (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Tofas (4-1) 96-66 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Enes Akman who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Emir Demir who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tofas moved-up to fourth place. Loser MSK still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Merkezefendi and Yalova. Tofas will meet at home Buyukcekmece (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. MST will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Bursaspor won against Galatasaray on the opponent’s court 72-63. Darussafaka managed to outperform Izmir in a home game 84-68. Gelisim Koleji managed to beat Istanbul on the road 61-60. Buyukcekmece was defeated by Manisa on its own court 65-70. Turk Telekom was beaten by Karsiyaka in Izmir 77-69.

Galatasaray – Bursaspor 63-72

Everything could happen in Istanbul at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Bursaspor and higher ranked Galatasaray had identical 2-2 record. But Galatasaray was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Bursa 72-63 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Berkan Baykurt (-2006) who scored 30 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Unal Cardak (-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Rusen Erdem (184-2006) who recorded 8 points and 7 assists and Alp Yildirim (-2008) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bursaspor (3-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Galatasaray dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Darussafaka and Buyukcekmece. Bursaspor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Galatasaray’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Darussafaka.
Top scorers:
Bursaspor: B.Baykurt 30+6reb+8ast, M.Pacaci 14+2reb+1ast, U.Cardak 10+10reb, O.Nurveren 9+10reb, E.Erzine 5+1reb+2ast, A.Barkin 2+1reb
Galatasaray: A.Yildirim 14+2ast, S.Yaman 9+6reb, R.Erdem 8+2reb+7ast, Y.Ersoy 6, E.Vatan 6+6reb, B.Anlar 6+2ast

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Darussafaka – Izmir 84-68

Everything could happen in Istanbul at the game between two tied teams. Both sixteenth ranked Darussafaka and 14th ranked Izmir had identical 1-3 record. This time Darussafaka used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Izmir 84-68 on Sunday night. Darussafaka dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Izmir‘s 16. Darussafaka forced 30 Izmir turnovers. Strangely Izmir outrebounded Darussafaka 49-37 including 39 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Dogan Bozveli (-2005) who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals. Forward Ege Akcay (198-2006) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Darussafaka’s coach Husnu Eser used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Berkay Atalay (180-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Mustafa Acar (-2008) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Izmir players scored in double figures. Darussafaka (2-3) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Galatasaray and Buyukcekmece. Izmir lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Turk Telekom and Istanbul. Darussafaka’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Galatasaray.
Top scorers:
Darussafaka: D.Bozveli 26+7reb+5ast, E.Akcay 14+6reb+5ast, I.Selisik 11+4reb+4ast, A.Ene 9+1reb+1ast, S.Goner 6+2reb, I.Aysel 6+5reb+3ast
Izmir: B.Atalay 20+17reb+4ast, M.Acar 17+7reb+1ast, V.Oner 10+3reb+2ast, A.Bayramlar 10+6reb+2ast, K.Besok 6+6reb+1ast, K.Erolan 5+3reb

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Istanbul – Gelisim Koleji 60-61

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Istanbul (1-4) was edged at home by top-ranked Ozel Gelisim Koleji (5-0) 61-60 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Umut Yildiz (-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Can Tuna (-2007) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Pamir Kaya (-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Burak Tatar (-2006) added 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively. Ozel Gelisim Koleji have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce. Newly promoted Istanbul keeps the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Turk Telekom and Izmir. Gelisim Koleji will meet at home Besiktas (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Istanbul will play against Bahcesehir (#8) in Acibadem and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gelisim Koleji: U.Yildiz 23+11reb+1ast, B.Aykutlu 13+3reb+3ast, C.Tuna 10+8reb+6ast, Y.Bayer 7+4reb+1ast, M.Yilmaz 7+9reb+5ast, Y.Celik 1+7reb+3ast
Istanbul: P.Kaya 19+13reb, B.Tatar 15+9reb+6ast, B.Cubukcuoglu 9+6reb, K.Kartaltepe 6+5reb, E.Borcali 6+3reb+2ast, O.Bolukbasi 3+2reb+1ast

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Bahcesehir – Merkezefendi 89-76

Bottom-ranked Merkezefendi (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to tenth ranked Bahcesehir (3-2) 89-76. Bahcesehir dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Merkezefendi‘s 32. Bahcesehir forced 20 Merkezefendi turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. Bahcesehir players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Merkezefendi‘s players. Merkezefendi was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Mert Oren (-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and guard Yagiz Aktas (198-2006) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 25 points and 7 assists by Teoman Kula (-2007) did not help to save the game for Merkezefendi. Erhan Bolukbasi (-2006) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bahcesehir and five Merkezefendi players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bahcesehir moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Merkezefendi at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with MST and Yalova. Bahcesehir will play against Istanbul (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Merkezefendi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: M.Oren 23+6reb+10ast, Y.Aktas 21+8reb+1ast, Y.Kara 16+6reb+2ast, I.Ozturk 13+5reb, C.Sozer 10+8reb+8ast, A.Aydin 6+11reb+4ast
Merkezefendi: T.Kula 25+3reb+7ast, E.Yavuz 11+3reb, T.Karaagac 11+6reb+1ast, E.Bolukbasi 11+6reb+4ast, D.Demirkonak 10+6reb, T.Ozek 5+3reb

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Tofas – MST 96-66

Bottom-ranked MSK (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Tofas (4-1) 96-66 on Monday evening. Tofas dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to MSK‘s 30. Tofas forced 29 MST turnovers and outrebounded them 57-32 including a 27-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tofas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Enes Akman (-2007) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Kerem Corumlular (195-2008) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Tofas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Emir Demir (-2005) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and Alp Hidiroglu (-2006) added 20 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tofas moved-up to fourth place. Loser MSK still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Merkezefendi and Yalova. Tofas will meet at home Buyukcekmece (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. MST will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tofas: E.Akman 18+8reb+3ast, E.Postel 17+5reb+4ast, K.Corumlular 15+8reb+4ast, K.Yaldiz 12+9reb+1ast, Y.Basaran 9+2ast, B.Borcan 8+6reb+1ast
MST: A.Hidiroglu 20+3ast, E.Demir 16+7reb+1ast, M.Uyan 11+6reb+1ast, T.Seyhan 6+2reb+2ast, A.Alyanak 5+11reb+2ast, R.Oralkan 4+1reb+5ast

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Buyukcekmece – Manisa 65-70

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Manisa Izmir and 12th ranked Buyukcekmece had identical 2-2 record. But Buyukcekmece was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Izmir 70-65 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Mehmet Delibas (-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Ali Celik (-2006) chipped in 15 points. Four Manisa Izmir players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Enis Destanoglu (-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Aybars Varli (-2006) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Buyukcekmece’s coach Goksel Yildiz rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Manisa (3-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Buyukcekmece keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Darussafaka and Galatasaray. Manisa will meet at home higher ranked Gaziantep (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Buyukcekmece will play against Tofas (#4) in Bursa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manisa: A.Celik 15+4reb+3ast, M.Delibas 12+15reb, M.Yerkazanoglu 12+9reb+1ast, A.Atak 10+5reb, D.Altundas 8+3reb+2ast, M.Gulakman 5+2reb+1ast
Buyukcekmece: E.Destanoglu 22+12reb+2ast, A.Varli 19+8reb+2ast, N.Kassas 9+2reb+3ast, B.Topsever 5+2reb, M.Cicibas 3+4reb, E.Benzer 2+1reb

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Karsiyaka – Turk Telekom 77-69

There was no surprise in Izmir where 16th ranked Turk Telekom (1-4) was defeated by eleventh ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (3-2) 77-69 on Saturday. Strangely Turk Telekom outrebounded Karsiyaka 52-39 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Yagiz Cumalioglu (195-2006) who scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Egemen Yapici (210-2004, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Pinar Karsiyaka’s coach Can Arslan used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Atakan Bicer (209-2005) who recorded 8 points and 15 rebounds and Efe Can (-2006) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Turk Telekom players scored in double figures. Karsiyaka moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Turk Telekom dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Izmir and Istanbul. Karsiyaka’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Izmir Aliaga Petkim.
Top scorers:
Karsiyaka: E.Yilmaz 15+1reb+1ast, Y.Cumalioglu 14+8reb+5ast, E.Yapici 12+8reb, E.Eminoglu 8+6reb+1ast, Y.Yildiz 7+5reb+2ast, T.Warren 7+6reb
Turk Telekom: E.Can 15+7reb+3ast, C.Atilla 13+7reb+4ast, A.Midye 11+8reb, O.Can 10+8reb+3ast, S.Yaman 8+5reb, A.Bicer 8+15reb+3ast