Beko Secures Second Euroleague Crown
(MENAFN) Turkish basketball powerhouse Fenerbahce Beko celebrated their second Turkish Airlines Euroleague championship following a decisive 81-70 triumph over AS Monaco.
The match began with both sides struggling to find their rhythm, resulting in a tightly contested first quarter, which Monaco edged 20-18.
However, Fenerbahce began to intensify their defensive pressure in the second period, limiting Monaco to just 13 points.
This defensive resilience allowed them to rally and overturn the deficit, concluding the first half ahead 35-33.
The second half saw the game grow more competitive, with Monaco momentarily regaining the upper hand.
Still, Fenerbahce managed to reclaim control, entering the final ten minutes with a narrow 54-51 advantage.
In the decisive quarter, Fenerbahce displayed unwavering defense against Monaco's offensive attempts. Their defensive strategy proved successful, as they pulled away late to finish the game with a comfortable margin of 81-70.
Nigel Hayes-Davis emerged as the standout performer for the Yellow Canaries, tallying 23 points and grabbing nine rebounds, earning a 30 performance index rating.
The American forward was honored as the "Final Four’s Most Valuable Player."
Marko Guduric made a significant contribution with 19 points and six rebounds, including a pivotal "3-pointer with 1:05 remaining" that helped secure the win.
On the opposing side, Alpha Diallo led the French squad with 19 points, while Mike James, recently selected to the All-EuroLeague 25th Anniversary Team, scored 17 points, though on an inefficient 6-of-19 shooting.
This victory marks Fenerbahce's second Euroleague title, having made history in 2017 as the first Turkish club to lift the prestigious trophy.
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