Fenerbahçe defeats Alba Berlin 90-73 with a dominant fourth quarter
Fenerbahçe BEKO secured a 90-73 victory over Alba Berlin in Round 20 of the EuroLeague, pulling away in the final quarter
Fenerbahçe BEKO secured a 90-73 victory over Alba Berlin in Round 20 of the EuroLeague, pulling away in the final quarter. After struggling in the third period, the Turkish side surged ahead with Nigel Hayes’ three-pointers and Sertaç Şanlı’s standout performance, earning him MVP honors with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
The game was closely contested through three quarters, with Fenerbahçe leading 16-11 in the first period and 37-34 at halftime, despite shooting just 3/15 from beyond the arc. Alba Berlin even took a 62-61 lead early in the fourth quarter. However, Fenerbahçe shifted gears in the final minutes, dominating the closing stretch to secure the win.
Top contributors included Nigel Hayes (14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists) and Marko Guduric (14 points). Alba Berlin, sitting last in the standings, showed resilience but couldn’t withstand Fenerbahçe’s late surge.