In the third week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe Beko hosted Crvena Zvezda but suffered a 57-76 defeat, marking their first loss of the season. Meanwhile, Crvena Zvezda continued their perfect start with three wins in three games.
Fenerbahce Beko’s Nigel Hayes-Davis was the standout for his team, scoring 20 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. However, despite his efforts, Fenerbahçe struggled offensively. Devon Hall contributed 10 points, while Dyshawn Pierre added 5 points. Tarık Biberovic was notably absent, serving a one-match suspension due to a previous altercation.
For Crvena Zvezda, Joel Bolomboy led the charge with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Nemanja Nedovic scored 17 points. Mike Daum added 14 points, playing a crucial role in the victory.
Game Summary:
Crvena Zvezda started strong, taking a 7-0 lead with Bolomboy’s dominance. Fenerbahce Beko struggled to find their rhythm offensively and trailed 12-26 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Nigel Hayes-Davis and Devon Hall helped reduce the deficit, and Fenerbahçe managed a 12-0 run to cut the lead to 5 points (31-36). However, Crvena Zvezda regained control before halftime, leading 31-38.
In the third quarter, Fenerbahçe narrowed the gap to 4 points at one stage (41-45), but Crvena Zvezda responded with a 9-1 run to end the quarter with a 42-54 lead. In the final quarter, the visitors extended their lead to 14 points early and maintained their dominance, ultimately winning 76-57.
Quarter Scores:
- 1st Quarter: 12-26
- 2nd Quarter: 31-38
- 3rd Quarter: 42-54
- 4th Quarter: 57-76
