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Eighth-ranked Haremspor (9-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Erokspor (14-4) in Istanbul on Saturday. Erokspor managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected much easier game. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) with 20 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Erokspor have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record. Haremspor at the other side keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Erokspor are looking forward to face Cayirova (#6) in Kocaeli in the next round where they are favorite. Haremspor will play on the road against the league’s second-placed Trabzonspor and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-18) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 18th consecutive match to sixth ranked Cayirova (11-7) 87-58. Point guard Merthan Mutlu (190-1994) notched 19 points to lead the effort and Ali Efe Baris supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) did not help to save the game for Anka Spor. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cayirova moved-up to fifth place, which they share with TED Ankara. Anka Spor at the other side still closes the standings. Cayirova will play against league’s leader Erokspor in Istanbul in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anka Spor will play on the road against Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara and hopes to get finally their first victory.
A very close game took place in Istanbul between Fenerbahce and Konya BBSK. Ninth ranked Fenerbahce (9-9) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Konya BBSK (10-8). Fenerbahce managed to escape with a 3-point win 84-81 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Konya BBSK. The best player for the winners was Ben Shungu who scored 28 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was New Williams who recorded 28 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Konya BBSK keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Fenerbahce 2 will meet at home Final Spor (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Konya BBSK will play against Cagdas BS (#11) in Mugla and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: TED Ankara won against Ormanspor on the opponent’s court 72-61. Bordo outscored Cedi Osman in a home game 87-58. Final Spor recorded a loss to Balikesir BBS on the road 93-87. Gaziantep was defeated by Sigortam.net on its own court 73-86. Trabzonspor smashed Kapakli Spor in a road game 88-62. Cagdas BS won against Ankaragucu at home 81-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks by CJ Elleby of Ankaragucu.

Ormanspor – TED Ankara 61-72

Very expected game when 14th ranked Ormanspor (7-11) was defeated at home by seventh ranked TED Ankara (11-7) 72-61 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Mustafa Basturk (194-1996) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward William McNair Jr (211-2000, college: Kansas St.) who recorded 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Jalen Moore (180-1999, college: Oakland) added 12 points and 7 assists respectively. Ormanspor’s coach Fikret Karacam rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. TED Ankara moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Cayirova. Loser Ormanspor keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Balikesir BBS. TED Ankara will meet Gaziantep (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ormanspor will play against Anka Spor and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
TED Ankara: M.Basturk 18+5reb+3ast, A.Gueye 13+13reb, A.Tunali 9+3reb, O.Sahin 9+1reb+3ast, E.Akyuz 7+4reb+3ast, B.Genc 6+10reb+1ast
Ormanspor: J.Moore 12+4reb+7ast, W.McNair Jr. 12+8reb+4ast, G.Gok 8+2reb, G.Ural 8+3reb+1ast, C.Kayabasi 8+5reb+2ast, E.Yasar 7+6reb

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Bordo – Cedi Osman 87-58

Everything could happen in Balikesir at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Bordo and 11th ranked Cedi Osman had identical 8-9 record. This time Bordo used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Istanbul 87-58 on Sunday night. Bordo outrebounded Cedi Osman 38-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Bordo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Erkin Senel (191-1999) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) who recorded 18 points and Bahamas center Zane Knowles (208-1992, college: TAMUCC, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bordo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Cedi Osman at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Final Spor. Bordo’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Balikesir to the arena Balikesir BBS.
Top scorers:
Bordo: J.Frazier 23+5reb+7ast, I.Avsar 13+2reb, E.Senel 11+5reb+5ast, E.Cinko 8, M.Sert 7+5reb+1ast, E.Buckner 7+4reb
Cedi Osman: J.Barnes 18+4reb+1ast, Z.Knowles 12+7reb, M.Erensoy 10+5reb+1ast, B.Altin 5+1reb, S.Ugur 4+1reb+4ast, K.Nikolov 3+1reb+1ast

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Erokspor – Haremspor 81-80

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Balikesir BBS – Final Spor 93-87

There was an upset when higher ranked Final Spor (8-10) was defeated on the road by sixteenth ranked Balikesir BBS (7-11) 93-87 on Friday. Balikesir BBS made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Alonzo Verge Jr (190-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Octagon Europe) who had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 11 assists. The former international power forward Umit Sonkol (206-1982, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Tyrece Radford (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) who recorded 22 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and point guard Erdem Ilter (186-1990) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Balikesir BBS moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Ormanspor. Final Spor lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Cedi Osman. Balikesir BBS’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Bordo.
Top scorers:
Balikesir BBS: A.Verge Jr 35+7reb+11ast, S.Konate 15+4reb+1ast, U.Sonkol 13+8reb+3ast, B.Encu 11+1reb+2ast, E.Buyukcangaz 7+5reb+1ast, G.Dogan 6+5reb
Final Spor: T.Radford 22+7reb+9ast, E.Ilter 18+6reb+5ast, S.Gondur 15+3reb+2ast, A.Isik 14+2reb+2ast, C.Sekeroglu 6+8reb+1ast, E.Usta 6+5reb+1ast

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Gaziantep – Sigortam.net 73-86

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Sigortam.net (13-5) beat on the road 16th ranked Gaziantep (6-12) 86-73 on Saturday. Sigortam.net made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was naturalized Azerbaijani Orhan Haciyeva (200-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Darion Atkins (203-1992, college: Virginia) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Five Sigortam.net and four Gaziantep players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sigortam.net have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Trabzonspor. Loser Gaziantep keeps the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Kapakli Spor. Sigortam.net will meet Cedi Osman (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gaziantep will play against TED Ankara (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: O.Haciyeva 18+10reb, D.Engindeniz 16+3reb+3ast, K.Sherrill 14+4reb+3ast, D.Atkins 11+8reb+4ast, C.Havsa 11+4reb+4ast, K.Uzunhasan 9+5reb+1ast
Gaziantep: M.Wright 21+6reb+4ast, I.Yilmaz 13+1reb+1ast, K.Sariaslan 12+3ast, O.Anosike 11+11reb+1ast, H.Dogan 8+1reb, A.Birkeser 5+7reb

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Cayirova – Anka Spor 87-58

Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-18) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 18th consecutive match to sixth ranked Cayirova (11-7) 87-58. Cayirova dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Anka Spor‘s 38. Cayirova players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Anka Spor‘s players. Point guard Merthan Mutlu (190-1994) notched 19 points to lead the effort and Ali Efe Baris (-2001) supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Four Cayirova players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) did not help to save the game for Anka Spor. Center Muhammed Kara (208-2006) added 1 points and 10 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. Cayirova moved-up to fifth place, which they share with TED Ankara. Anka Spor at the other side still closes the standings. Cayirova will play against league’s leader Erokspor in Istanbul in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anka Spor will play on the road against Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: M.Mutlu 19+3reb+2ast, J.Hagins 14+1reb, A.Efe Baris 14+4reb+5ast, K.Cekici 11+5reb+2ast, H.Sezaver 7+1reb+3ast, M.Oguzhan Kizil 6+7reb+1ast
Anka Spor: S.Altuntas 12+9reb+1ast, E.Paltaci 10+1reb+1ast, D.Kocaman 9+2reb, A.Turkoglu 6+4reb, A.Aksoy 5+2ast, M.Kocagozoglu 4+1reb+3ast

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Kapakli Spor – Trabzonspor 62-88

There was no surprise in Tekirdag where 16th ranked Kapakli Spor (6-12) was outplayed by third ranked Trabzonspor (13-5) 88-62 on Sunday. Trabzonspor dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Kapakli Spor‘s 36. They outrebounded Kapakli Spor 43-24 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trabzonspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Ege Arar (207-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. American point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Five Trabzonspor players scored in double figures. Trabzonspor’s coach Faruk Besok felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Oguzhan Tosun (191-1996) who recorded 17 points and 4 assists and American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) added 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Trabzonspor have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sigortam.net. Kapakli Spor lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Trabzonspor will meet at home Haremspor (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Kapakli Spor will play against Ankaragucu (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Trabzonspor: O.Ulubay 14+4reb+2ast, T.Gordon 14+4reb+6ast, I.Ulusoy 13+4reb+4ast, M.Creek 13+3reb+6ast, M.Senli 10+9reb+2ast, E.Arar 10+12reb+2ast
Kapakli Spor: O.Tosun 17+1reb+4ast, K.Langley 12+3reb+5ast, O.Yavas 11+7reb+2ast, N.Olca 6+4reb+1ast, E.Bozyigit 5+1ast, B.Simsek 5+7reb+1ast

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Fenerbahce 2 – Konya BBSK 84-81

A very close game took place in Istanbul between Fenerbahce and Konya BBSK. Ninth ranked Fenerbahce (9-9) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Konya BBSK (10-8). Fenerbahce managed to escape with a 3-point win 84-81 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Konya BBSK. The best player for the winners was American point guard Ben Shungu (188-1997, college: Vermont) who scored 28 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import center Amari Kelly (206-1999, college: GMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard New Williams (185-1996, college: Fresno St.) who recorded 28 points and 5 rebounds and Alp Karahan (193-1998) added 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Konya BBSK keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Fenerbahce 2 will meet at home Final Spor (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Konya BBSK will play against Cagdas BS (#11) in Mugla and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce 2: B.Shungu 28+5reb+2ast, A.Kelly 20+10reb+2ast, Y.Ozkan 11+8reb+7ast, B.Acar 9+4reb+3ast, G.Hacioglu 8+8reb, H.Mestoglu 6+3reb+2ast
Konya BBSK: A.Karahan 29+5reb+2ast, N.Williams 28+5reb+3ast, M.Kalkan 8+5reb+2ast, A.Duran 6+3reb, K.Turk 5+6reb+1ast, K.Thomas 3+8reb

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Cagdas BS – Ankaragucu 81-73

There was a surprise result in Mugla where eleventh ranked Bodrum (9-9) won against higher ranked Ankaragucu (12-6) 81-73 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Chris Warren (177-1988, college: Ole Miss) who scored 25 points and 6 assists. Power forward Hadi Ozdemir (202-1983) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bodrum players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward CJ Elleby (198-2000, college: WSU) who recorded 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks and Hakan Yapar (202-1984) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Ankaragucu’s coach Hakan Koktas rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Cagdas BS moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ankaragucu keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Cagdas BS will meet at home higher ranked Konya BBSK (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ankaragucu will play against Kapakli Spor in Tekirdag and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cagdas BS: C.Warren 25+4reb+6ast, H.Ozdemir 14+9reb+5ast, B.Erol 12+7reb+2ast, A.Cantitiz 10+7reb+3ast, E.Eskinazi 6+1reb+2ast, M.Esen 5+1reb+1ast
Ankaragucu: C.Elleby 27+7reb+2ast, H.Yapar 17+6reb+3ast, I.Miller 11+2reb+6ast, M.Baygul 7+3reb+5ast, H.Avci 5+2reb, S.Mentese 3+1reb+3ast