NEWS

06.05.2012

BASKETBALL

Eagles open playoffs with a thrilling OT win

Beşiktaş Milangaz 96 - 94 Fenerbahçe

The EuroChallenge Cup holders matched their arc-rival point for point in the first half yet still trailed 45-42 at the break. The second half was not much different as the teams went into overtime with an 81-81 tie. Just when it appeared the visitors would steal the show,a last-second three pointer by Carlos Arroyo lifted Beşiktaş Milangaz to a precious two-point victory. Mensah-Bonsu and Hawkins each had 24 points for the Eagles.