Fenerbahce Tops EuroLeague Standings

Fenerbahce Tops EuroLeague Standings

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Fenerbahce Beko defeated Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 82-77 on Friday, securing the top spot in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings. With a 22-10 record, Fenerbahce edged Olympiacos Piraeus for first place by winning their head-to-head matchups earlier in the season, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

The victory guarantees Fenerbahce a top-four finish and home-court advantage in the upcoming playoffs, with two regular-season games remaining. Baskonia, already eliminated from playoff contention, dropped to 13-19.

Nigel Hayes-Davis led Fenerbahce with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Baskonia’s Trent Forrest recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 assists. Fenerbahce will next host FC Barcelona before finishing the regular season against FC Bayern Munich.

Friday's EuroLeague Results:

  • Anadolu Efes 90 – 88 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv
  • Crvena Zvezda Meridian Bet Belgrade 72 – 78 Real Madrid
  • Alba Berlin 64 – 108 Virtus Segafredo Bologna
  • Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 98 – 101 Paris Basketball

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