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02.04.2007

P. Karsiyaka:56 Besiktas Cola Turka:63

Visiting Besiktas Cola Turka Men’s Basketball Team posted a 63-56 victory over Pınar Karşıyaka in the 26th week of the Beko Basketball League.

Making a super fast entry into the game, Black & Whites took a 8-0 early lead in the 3rd minute. Host Karşıyaka tried to respond to this impressive performance with points by Snow and Slaghter but Our Team nevertheless completed the first period 21-13 in the front. 
During second period, Besiktas Cola Turka Men’s Basketball Team maintained its superiority thanks to the well- timed baskets of Barış Özcan and Cevher Özer. Trailing home team mainly staged a catch-up game and concentrated on reducing the deficit by baskets especially from İnanç and Slaghter. Black & whites managed to hold on to their slim lead at the end of the first half (37-35).   
The efficient offensive output of Our Black & Whites stemming from accurate shots of Harvey and Erkan Veyseloğlu widened the gap between two teams to 12 points in the 23rd minute. Pınar Karşıyaka eventually tightened up its defense with the help of Griffth’s powerful defensive play and brought the deficit down to 5 points going into the final period (46-41).
The decisive final quarter started with an exchange of baskets and Pınar Karşıyaka reduced the advantage of Black & Whites to a single point 5 minutes before the time (52-51). An ensuing critical 3 point shot taken behind the arch by Berkay a minute later put home side in front for the first time in the game (54-52). However, relying on an overall solid performance, Beşiktaş Cola Turka was able to re-assert its superiority during remaining 4 minutes and avoid all last minute scoring attempts of green and reds successfully. At the final buzzer the scoreboard posted a 63-56 victory for Black & Whites. 

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