Türk Telekom started the match very well in offense and defense, leading 12-0 in the first 6 minutes. Türk Telekom finished the first quarter ahead 21-10 against Paris Basketol, who found their first points after 6 minutes and 12 seconds.
Having found successive hits from behind the three-point line in the second quarter, Türk Telekom increased the lead to 15 in the 13th minute: 29-14. Paris Basketball reduced the lead to 4 in 19 minutes with Simms’ points: 40-36. Türk Telekom went ahead 42-38 in the locker room.
Starting the third quarter with a 5-0 series, Paris Basketball took the lead for the first time in the 21st minute: 42-43. Both teams scored points from the transition attacks and the final period was equal 59-59.
Paris Basketball, which was effective in offensive rebounds in the last period and took the lead with second chances, was ahead 70-63 in the 35th minute. With successive baskets from behind the three-point line, Paris Basketball increased the lead to double digits in their favor in the 38th minute: 67-78. Paris Basketball lost 15 points in the second quarter and won the game by 15 points 90-75.
Living room: Ankara
Referees: Milivoje Jovcic (Serbia), Emilio Perez (Spain), Sebastien Clivaz (Switzerland)
Turkish telecom: Grant 16, Rıdvan Öncel 7, Erkan Yılmaz 7, Berk Demir 9, Jones 10, Sestina 10, Bouteille 16, Melih Doğan, Alihan Demir
Paris Basket: Wallace 14, Allman 22, Toupane 12, Simms 9, Kamagate 6, Gegic 17, Sleva 8, Diawara 2
1. Period: 21-10
Circuit: 42-38
3. Period: 59-59