BSL Round 4 (Regular Season): Turk Telekom is defeated by Bordo

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the BSL and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Turk Telekom (3-1) in Balikesir on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fifteenth ranked Bordo (1-3) 79-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Turk Telekom. Bordo made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Turk Telekom 37-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists and Finnish point guard Edon Maxhuni (188-1998, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American-Polish point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) responded with 22 points. Turk Telekom's coach Erdem Can rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bordo left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Turk Telekom at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bordo is looking forward to face Galatasaray (#15) in Istanbul in the next round. Turk Telekom will play at home against Denizli (#14) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Fifth ranked Erokspor (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Efes (3-1) 73-70 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Efes. The winners were led by Ivorian-German power forward Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and Mike Davis Jr supported him with 18 points. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Collin Malcolm (200-1997, college: WPU) did not help to save the game for Anadolu Efes. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Erokspor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Anadolu Efes. Erokspor will play against Trabzonspor (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Anadolu Efes will play against Glint Korfez and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Cayirova (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (2-2) 95-79 on Friday evening. Briante Weber fired 15 points and 9 assists for the winners. Jordon Crawford produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Karsiyaka moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Cayirova still closes the standings with four games lost. Karsiyaka will meet at home Fenerbahce (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Cayirova will play against Bursaspor (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Galatasaray lost to Besiktas on the opponent's court 80-83. Bursaspor lost to undefeated Bahcesehir in a home game 80-90. Trabzonspor managed to beat Denizli on the road 75-70. Fenerbahce was defeated by Petkim on its own court 77-82. Tofas beat Glint Korfez in Bursa 71-69.



Besiktas - Galatasaray 83-80:
Everything could happen in Istanbul at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Besiktas and 12th ranked Galatasaray had identical 1-2 record. This time Besiktas used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Istanbul 83-80 on Sunday night. Besiktas made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American forward Anthony Brown (198-1992, college: Stanford) fired 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. ex-international Furkan Korkmaz (202-1997) chipped in 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Besiktas players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American power forward Chimezie Metu (208-1997, college: USC) produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and ex-international point guard Sehmus Hazer (192-1999) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Besiktas (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Galatasaray lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besiktas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Bahcesehir.
Top scorers:
Besiktas: K.Furkan 18+1reb, B.Anthony 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Ante 11+7reb, D.Devon 10+1reb+4ast, N.Jaylen 8+4reb+2ast, U.Berk 7+3reb+6ast
Galatasaray: A.Nikolic 12, S.Hazer 12+1reb+4ast, K.Simpson Jr. 12+2reb+1ast, J.Robinson 11+2reb+2ast, C.Metu 9+7reb+3ast, A.Smailagic 8+2ast

Bordo - Turk Telekom 79-66:
The most surprising game was the first loss of Turk Telekom (3-1) in Balikesir on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fifteenth ranked Bordo (1-3) 79-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Turk Telekom. Bordo made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Turk Telekom 37-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists and Finnish point guard Edon Maxhuni (188-1998, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American-Polish point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) responded with 22 points and Russian point guard Tony Taylor (184-1990, college: GWU) scored 10 points and 7 assists. Turk Telekom's coach Erdem Can rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bordo left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Turk Telekom at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bordo is looking forward to face Galatasaray (#15) in Istanbul in the next round. Turk Telekom will play at home against Denizli (#14) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bordo: P.QJ 26+4reb+4ast, M.Edon 16+6ast, H.Zachary 10+6reb+1ast, A.Peyton 7+7reb, T.Boubacar 6+8reb, U.Okben 5+2reb+1ast
Turk Telekom: J.Harding 22+3reb+2ast, T.Taylor 10+4reb+7ast, U.Trifunovic 7+2ast, K.Bankston 6+5reb, I.Bako 6+6reb, A.Lamb 6+1reb+2ast

Bursaspor - Bahcesehir 80-90:
Very predictable result when top-ranked Bahcesehir (4-0) defeated on the road 10th ranked Bursaspor (1-3) 90-80 on Saturday. Bahcesehir made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Bahcesehir outrebounded Bursaspor 36-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. The former international point guard Malachi Flynn (185-1998, college: SDSU) fired 15 points (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. American center Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import Javon Freeman-Liberty (191-1999, college: DePaul) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Four Bursaspor players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bahcesehir have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Bursaspor dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Bahcesehir's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Besiktas.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: R.Marcquise 16+2reb+2ast, F.Malachi 15+4reb+2ast, S.Kenan 11+3reb+4ast, A.Aleksa 9+1reb+3ast, W.Trevion 8+10reb+3ast, P.Mateusz 8+3reb+4ast
Bursaspor: J.Freeman-Liberty 20+2ast, B.Taylor 16+1reb+9ast, L.Hammonds 12+5reb+1ast, N.Watson 11+9reb, B.Brown 7+2ast, E.Tirpanci 4+3reb+2ast

Denizli - Trabzonspor 70-75:
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Denizli Basket (1-3) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Trabzon (3-1) 75-70 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. point guard Marcus Keene (178-1995, college: CMU) fired 16 points for the winners. Power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Victor Bailey Jr (193-1998, college: GMU) produced 20 points and John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) added 16 points (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Denizli players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Trabzonspor moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Denizli Basket dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Trabzonspor will meet at home league's second-placed Erokspor in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Denizli will play against Turk Telekom (#4) in Ankara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Trabzonspor: K.Marcus 16+3reb+3ast, T.Emanuel 15+2reb, M.Brady 13+6reb+2ast, Y.Akwasi 7+7reb+2ast, A.Yigit 6+4reb+2ast, C.Isaiah 6+1reb+1ast
Denizli: V.Bailey Jr 20+2reb+1ast, J.Meeks 16+4reb, B.Ivey 11+2reb+3ast, E.Gazi 10+3reb+3ast, M.Pecarski 6+4reb+1ast, E.Guven 4+1reb

Erokspor - Anadolu Efes 73-70:
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Fifth ranked Erokspor (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Efes (3-1) 73-70 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Efes. Erokspor made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Ivorian-German power forward Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and American Mike Davis Jr (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) supported him with 18 points. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Collin Malcolm (200-1997, college: WPU) did not help to save the game for Anadolu Efes. Spanish forward Santiago Yusta (200-1997) added 11 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Erokspor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Anadolu Efes. Erokspor will play against Trabzonspor (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Anadolu Efes will play against Glint Korfez and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Erokspor: D.Mike 18+2ast, Y.Kevin 17+9reb+1ast, M.Errick 12+2reb+2ast, V.Keye 9+1reb+5ast, W.James 9+4reb+1ast, A.Egehan 6+8reb+2ast
Anadolu Efes: C.Malcolm 15+7reb+2ast, E.Osmani 12+3reb+2ast, S.Yusta 11+3reb+3ast, B.Fernando 8+4reb, M.Strazel 6+1reb+3ast, K.Jones 6+1reb

Fenerbahce - Petkim 77-82:
There was a surprise result in Istanbul where twelfth ranked Petkimspor (2-2) beat higher ranked Fenerbahce (2-2) 82-77 on Sunday. American point guard Max Abmas (183-2001, college: Texas) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The other American import swingman Khyri Thomas (191-1996, college: Creighton) chipped in 17 points. Italian forward Nicolo Melli (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Talen Horton-Tucker (193-2000, college: Iowa St.) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Petkim moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Fenerbahce. Petkim will meet Tofas (#7) in the next round. Fenerbahce will play against Karsiyaka in Izmir and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Petkim: A.Max 18+5reb+3ast, T.Khyri 17+4reb+2ast, C.Keandre 13+3reb+1ast, H.Chris 8+6reb+4ast, U.Jarrod 7+9reb+1ast, O.Yigit 5+3reb+1ast
Fenerbahce: T.Horton-Tucker 17+3reb+3ast, N.Melli 13+10reb+3ast, W.Baldwin IV 10+2reb+2ast, C.Silva 9+5reb, I.Sargiunas 9+2reb+3ast, M.Mahmutoglu 9+3ast

Glint Korfez - Tofas 69-71:
There was a minor upset in Koaceli where one of their biggest challengers Glint Korfez (2-2) was edged by thirteenth ranked Tofas (2-2) 71-69 on Saturday. American point guard Bryce Jones (183-1994, college: Murray St.) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import center Terrell Carter II (208-1996, college: Fresno St.) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Australian center Oscar Cluff (211-2001, college: Purdue) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Jonathan Davis (193-2002, college: Wisconsin) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Four Glint Korfez players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tofas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Glint Korfez. Tofas will meet at home Petkim (#6) in the next round. Glint Korfez will play against Anadolu Efes in Istanbul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tofas: J.Bryce 25+10reb+5ast, C.Terrell 11+5reb+1ast, N.Zach 9+2reb+5ast, B.Gabe 8+3reb, R.Shavar 6+3reb, P.Efe 4
Glint Korfez: O.Cluff 15+11reb, A.Reese 14+1reb, J.Davis 11+3reb+3ast, C.Akin Berk 10+2reb, P.Danusevicius 7+3reb+1ast, A.Camoglu 5+1reb

Karsiyaka - Cayirova 95-79:
Bottom-ranked Cayirova (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (2-2) 95-79 on Friday evening. Karsiyaka shot 60.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Karsiyaka looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American point guard Briante Weber (188-1992, college: VCU) fired 15 points and 9 assists for the winners. Armenian-American center Steven Enoch (208-1997, college: Louisville) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). American point guard Jordon Crawford (168-1990, college: BGSU, agency: Slash Sports) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and his fellow American import Fabian White Jr (202-1998, college: Houston) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Karsiyaka moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Cayirova still closes the standings with four games lost. Karsiyaka will meet at home Fenerbahce (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Cayirova will play against Bursaspor (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Karsiyaka: E.Steven 18+5reb+2ast, G.Yavuz 17+4reb+3ast, E.Ishmael 17+3reb+2ast, W.Briante 15+4reb+9ast, M.Muhaymin 8+1reb, K.Rashard 8+4reb+2ast
Cayirova: F.White Jr. 18+7reb, J.Crawford 18+5reb+8ast, R.Sulaimon 16+2ast, E.Taskiran 13, J.Simmons 6+3reb+2ast, M.Sokolowski 3+3reb