After a solid first quarter, which they led 22-18, the Black Eagles lost their shooting touch and trailed arch-rivals Fenerbahçe 42-33 at the break. The regrouped Beşiktaş battled back to pulled within 53-49 going into the final stanza, but the hosts held on to win 75-69 for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.