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Türk Telekom earn first group win by beating Maxima Roma 92-77
Despite trailing 39-38 at halftime, Türk Telekom defeated Maxima Roma 92-77 with a strong performance in the final quarter. The Ankara side secured its first group win, while Maxima Roma suffered its first defeat.
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Türk Telekom secured its first group win by defeating Maxima Roma 92-77. Maxima Roma, meanwhile, suffered its first defeat in the competition.
The first five minutes of the game ended level at 14-14. Led by Bilan and Holiday, the visiting side finished the first quarter 23-22 ahead against Türk Telekom, with Lamb and Bankston standing out for the Ankara team.
At the start of the second quarter, Türk Telekom moved 27-23 ahead with baskets from Harding, who came off the bench. As the defenses tightened and shooting percentages dropped, the score reached 29-29 with six minutes remaining in the period and 34-34 with two minutes and 30 seconds left.
Maxima Roma, effective through center Bilan in the remainder of the quarter, went into halftime with a 39-38 lead.
Türk Telekom took control in the final quarter
The first six minutes of the third quarter ended level at 52-52. Forcing Türk Telekom into turnovers, Maxima Roma moved 62-54 ahead with two minutes remaining in the period, helped by Lemar.
Türk Telekom cut the deficit to two points with three-pointers from Doğuş Özdemiroğlu and Trifunovic. Maxima Roma entered the final quarter leading 65-60 after Wheatle scored at the buzzer.
Starting the final period with full-court pressure, Türk Telekom went on a 16-3 run in three minutes and 15 seconds to take a 76-68 lead, with Harding, Taylor and Trifunovic contributing to Doğuş Özdemiroğlu's strong performance.
Türk Telekom extended its lead with baskets following steals in the remaining minutes and won the game 92-77.
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