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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Anadolu Efes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Anadolu Efes defeated 11th ranked Galatasaray in Istanbul 69-63. Erbey Paltaci (203-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 5 assists. Center Muhammed Kara (208-2006) contributed with 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Forward Efe Vatan (207-2004) replied with 25 points and 8 rebounds for Galatasaray. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Anadolu Efes (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Galatasaray at the other side keeps the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Galatasaray will play next round against Izmir trying to get back on the winning streak. Anadolu Efes will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Bursaspor on the road.
Undefeated Fenerbahce (6-1) recorded its first loss in Izmir. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Petkim Spor (4-2) 73-71. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Fenerbahce. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Huseyin Sevig (201-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and Yigit Kaba who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Kadir Yanci (200-2005) responded with 20 points. Fenerbahce’s coach Reha Oz tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Aliaga Petkim moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Karsiyaka and Bursaspor. Fenerbahce at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. Aliaga Petkim will play against bottom-ranked Yalova (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fenerbahce will play against Karsiyaka (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Bursa between Gaziantep and Tofas. Sixth ranked Gaziantep (5-1) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Tofas (5-2). Gaziantep managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tofas. The winners were led by Arda Birkeser who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 18 rebounds. Gaziantep’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 11 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by Efe Postel did not help to save the game for Tofas. Gaziantep moved-up to third place, which they share with Gelisim Koleji and Besiktas. Loser Tofas dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Gaziantep will meet MST (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tofas will play against Manisa (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: winless Merkezefendi was smashed by Istanbul on the road 92-50. Besiktas won against Bahcesehir on its own court 75-63. Bursaspor managed to outperform Darussafaka in a road game 84-72. Buyukcekmece managed to beat MST at home 76-72. Turk Telekom defeated Yalova on the opponent’s court 80-74.

Istanbul – Merkezefendi 92-50

No shocking result in a game when fifteenth ranked Istanbul (3-4) crushed at home bottom-ranked Merkezefendi (0-6) 92-50 on Sunday. Istanbul forced 26 Merkezefendi turnovers and outrebounded them 57-33 including a 29-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Istanbul looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by Ege Borcali (-2005) who scored that evening 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Kaan Ates (178-2007) supported him with 23 points and 5 steals. Five Istanbul players scored in double figures. Even 4 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Timur Karaagac (-2007) did not help to save the game for Merkezefendi. Teoman Kula (-2007) added 10 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Istanbul moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Merkezefendi still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with MST and Yalova. Istanbul will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Merkezefendi will play against Besiktas (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Merkezefendi: T.Kula 10+4reb+2ast, D.Demirkonak 8+4reb+1ast, N.Volkan 7+2reb, E.Bolukbasi 6+4reb+4ast, T.Ozek 6+3reb+4ast, T.Karaagac 4+11reb+4ast
Istanbul: K.Ates 23+2ast, E.Bahar 16+6reb+1ast, E.Borcali 14+6reb+7ast, P.Kaya 10+7reb, B.Tatar 10+4reb+7ast, B.Done 9+2reb+2ast

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Besiktas – Bahcesehir 75-63

Very expected game when 10th ranked Bahcesehir (3-4) lost to sixth ranked Besiktas (5-1) in Istanbul 63-75 on Monday. Besiktas forced 23 Bahcesehir turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by guard Ahmet Ozbek (191-2005) who scored that evening 25 points and point guard Yagiz Aksu (196-2006) supported him with 11 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Besiktas’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Cagin Isidan (-2005) did not help to save the game for Bahcesehir. Yavuz Kara (204-2007) added 20 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Besiktas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Gelisim Koleji and Gaziantep. Loser Bahcesehir dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besiktas will meet Merkezefendi (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bahcesehir will play against Gelisim Koleji (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: C.Isidan 23+6reb+5ast, Y.Kara 20+7reb+1ast, E.Aktas 9+8reb+2ast, Y.Aktas 5+6reb+1ast, A.Aydin 4+4reb, C.Sozer 2+4reb+1ast
Besiktas: A.Ozbek 25+3reb+1ast, Y.Aksu 11+4reb+9ast, E.Erdogan 10+3reb+7ast, R.Elezay 7+6reb, A.Gulecyildiz 6+3reb, T.Ayyildiz 6+1reb+2ast

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Darussafaka – Bursaspor 72-84

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Bursaspor (4-2) won against 15th ranked Darussafaka (2-5) in Istanbul 84-72 on Monday. Bursaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Mete Pacaci (191-2007) who scored that evening 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Berkan Baykurt (-2006) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by forward Ege Akcay (198-2006) did not help to save the game for Darussafaka. Dogan Bozveli (-2005) added 21 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bursaspor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Karsiyaka and Aliaga Petkim. Loser Darussafaka keeps the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Turk Telekom. Bursaspor will meet at home league’s leader Anadolu Efes in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Darussafaka will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Darussafaka: D.Bozveli 21+2reb+4ast, E.Akcay 20+7reb+2ast, I.Aysel 10+3reb+3ast, I.Selisik 7+5reb+3ast, A.Bicer 4+3reb, A.Balik 4+5reb
Bursaspor: B.Baykurt 16+5reb+7ast, M.Pacaci 14+9reb+7ast, U.Cardak 12+9reb, B.Bulut 8+3reb, O.Nurveren 8+5reb+2ast, M.Cetinkaya 8+4reb+3ast

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Anadolu Efes – Galatasaray 69-63

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Buyukcekmece – MST 76-72

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked MSK (0-6) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked Buyukcekmece (3-4) 76-72 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Buyukcekmece forced 19 MST turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Buyukcekmece looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by MST‘s players. The winners were led by Enis Destanoglu (-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Aybars Varli (-2006) supported him with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Buyukcekmece’s coach Goksel Yildiz used entire bench in such tough game. Even 22 points by Rafi Oralkan (-2005) did not help to save the game for MST. Alp Hidiroglu (-2006) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Four MST players scored in double figures. Buyukcekmece moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser MSK still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Merkezefendi and Yalova. Buyukcekmece will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. MST will play against Gaziantep (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
MST: R.Oralkan 22+4reb+3ast, A.Hidiroglu 18+5reb+3ast, E.Demir 13+6reb, A.Alyanak 10+12reb+1ast, M.Uyan 9+5reb, T.Sirin 0+1reb
Buyukcekmece: E.Destanoglu 27+11reb+4ast, A.Varli 19+10reb+5ast, U.Dogan 9+7reb, E.Tohma 8+5reb+4ast, E.Benzer 7+3reb+2ast, E.Bacevac 3+4reb+3ast

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Tofas – Gaziantep 70-72

A very close game took place in Bursa between Gaziantep and Tofas. Sixth ranked Gaziantep (5-1) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Tofas (5-2). Gaziantep managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tofas. The winners were led by power forward Arda Birkeser (200-2005, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 18 rebounds and guard Ibrahim Yilmaz (192-2005) supported him with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Gaziantep’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 11 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by point guard Efe Postel (189-2006) did not help to save the game for Tofas. Yucel Basaran (-2007) added 18 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Four Tofas players scored in double figures. Gaziantep moved-up to third place, which they share with Gelisim Koleji and Besiktas. Loser Tofas dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Gaziantep will meet MST (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tofas will play against Manisa (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tofas: Y.Basaran 18+3reb+5ast, B.Borcan 14+8reb+2ast, K.Yaldiz 12+12reb+1ast, E.Postel 11+8reb+9ast, E.Turkoglu 7+7reb+1ast, E.Akman 6+2reb+1ast
Gaziantep: A.Birkeser 24+18reb+3ast, I.Yilmaz 19+7reb+7ast, T.Ekmekcioglu 7+6reb+4ast, B.Tarhan 7+2reb+2ast, A.Arnavut 6+5reb, Y.Saricaoglu 4+5reb

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Yalova – Turk Telekom 74-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventeenth ranked Turk Telekom‘s (2-5) road victory over bottom-ranked Yalova (0-6) 80-74 on Monday. Turk Telekom looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by forward Arda Midye (200-2005, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 18 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Efe Can (-2006) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Omer Hamzaoglu did not help to save the game for Yalova. Guard Arda Konuk (192-2005) added 13 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Turk Telekom moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Darussafaka. Loser Yalova still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with MST and Merkezefendi. Turk Telekom will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yalova will play against Aliaga Petkim (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Yalova: O.Hamzaoglu 17+9reb+6ast, A.Konuk 13+4reb+5ast, A.Turan 8+3reb, R.Ugur 7+7reb+1ast, A.Bozborek 6+5reb+2ast, M.Donmez 5+2reb+1ast
Turk Telekom: E.Can 18+2reb+4ast, A.Midye 18+6reb+1ast, A.Bicer 13+7reb+2ast, D.Berkoz 8+1reb+3ast, C.Atilla 6+4reb+4ast, S.Yaman 6+6reb+2ast

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Aliaga Petkim – Fenerbahce 73-71

Undefeated Fenerbahce (6-1) recorded its first loss in Izmir. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Petkim Spor (4-2) 73-71. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Fenerbahce. Aliaga Petkim dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Fenerbahce‘s 20. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Huseyin Sevig (201-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and forward Yigit Kaba (202-2006) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Kadir Yanci (200-2005) responded with 20 points and guard Mehmet Erfa (185-2006) scored 21 points. Fenerbahce’s coach Reha Oz tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Aliaga Petkim moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Karsiyaka and Bursaspor. Fenerbahce at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. Aliaga Petkim will play against bottom-ranked Yalova (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fenerbahce will play against Karsiyaka (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce: M.Erfa 21+2reb+1ast, K.Yanci 20+3reb+3ast, E.Ilyem 16+2reb+5ast, Y.Karabilen 9+5reb+1ast, O.Ziyaettin 5+4reb+3ast, Y.Sonmez 0+1reb
Aliaga Petkim: H.Sevig 29+10reb+2ast, Y.Kaba 18+7reb+1ast, K.Soyucayli 9+3reb+9ast, A.Sola 8+2reb+1ast, E.Yilmaz 4+4reb+1ast, O.Aslaner 2+1reb+1ast