Konya BBSK Evens Semifinal Series After 82-78 Win

Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor defeated Gaziantep Basketbol 82-78 in the second game of the Turkish Basketball League playoff semifinal series.

Matched against Gaziantep Basketbol in the Turkish Basketball League playoff semifinals, Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor played the second game of the series in front of its home fans at the Konya Sports and Congress Center.

Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor won the hard-fought game 82-78, leveling the series at 1-1.

Although both teams started the first quarter in a cautious manner, the home team increased its tempo in the closing minutes and entered the second quarter leading 20-13.

In the second quarter, the yellow-and-black side became more effective on defense and went into halftime with a 10-point lead, 43-33.

In the third quarter, although the visiting team scored more points, the home side responded through the duo of Ege and Alp, heading into the final quarter with a 62-55 lead.

The excitement continued until the final seconds in the fourth quarter. Backed by strong support from their fans, Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor managed to secure a crucial victory, 82-78, after entering the last 26 seconds tied at 75-75, scoring key baskets down the stretch.