Beşiktaş GAİN Reaches Turkish Cup Final After Defeating Anadolu Efes

Beşiktaş Starts Strong Beşiktaş GAİN made an effective start to the match with three-pointers from Morgan, finishing the first quarter with a 23-20 lead.
In the second period, the Black-and-Whites increased their defensive intensity and began to widen the gap with Sertaç Şanlı's effective play under the rim.
With outside shots from Dotson and Yiğit Arslan, Beşiktaş raised the tempo and entered the locker room with a clear 53-39 advantage.
Anadolu Efes' Comeback Attempt Starting the third quarter with more resilience on defense, Anadolu Efes quickly closed the gap and took a 63-62 lead in the 27th minute with a basket by Ercan Osmani.
In this segment where the lead frequently changed hands, Beşiktaş managed to enter the final period ahead 71-69, thanks to a last-second three-pointer by Sertaç Şanlı.
Critical Baskets Secure the Final The final quarter witnessed a great struggle, with the score tied at 78-78 in the 36th minute.
During the decisive moments of the match, Beşiktaş GAİN found critical three-pointers through Mathews and Sertaç Şanlı, winning the game 91-82 to advance to the final.
With this result, the Black-and-White team earned the right to play in the Turkish Cup final for the second consecutive year.
Sertaç Şanlı scored 18 points, Mathews 12, and Dotson 11, playing key roles in the victory.
On the Anadolu Efes side, Dozier's 24-point performance was not enough to prevent the defeat.
Beşiktaş's opponent in the final will be determined after the match between Fenerbahçe Beko and Türk Telekom.