BSL Round 6 of Regular Season

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of BSL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Bahcesehir (5-1) against thirteenth ranked Bordo (2-4) 103-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bahcesehir. Bordo shot 62.1 percent from the field and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. It was a good game for American guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) who led his team to a victory with 29 points. The other American import point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) contributed with 26 points and 5 assists for the winners. American Tyler Cavanaugh (206-1994, college: GWU) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for Bahcesehir. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bordo moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tofas and Glint Korfez. Bahcesehir at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Anadolu Efes who have the same record. Bahcesehir will play next round against Denizli trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bordo will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Cayirova in Kocaeli.
Another interesting game for Turk Telekom (5-1) which played in Istanbul against second-best Erokspor (4-2). Third ranked Turk Telekom had an easy win 89-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Erokspor. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Serbian swingman Uros Trifunovic (200-2000) scored 32 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Jerrick Harding chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) with 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Turk Telekom keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Bahcesehir. Erokspor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce. Turk Telekom will play against Glint Korfez (#13) in Koaceli in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Erokspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Galatasaray.
The game in Izmir was also quite interesting. Third ranked Efes (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Petkimspor (3-3). Efes defeated Petkimspor 87-77 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Petkimspor. Cameron Payne notched 16 points and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Chris Horton did not help to save the game for Petkim. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Anadolu Efes keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Turk Telekom and Bahcesehir. Loser Petkimspor keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Anadolu Efes will meet at home Tofas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Petkim will play against Trabzonspor (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Cayirova was beaten by Besiktas on the road 93-76. Bursaspor lost to Karsiyaka on its own court 83-86. Galatasaray managed to outperform Denizli in Istanbul 87-74. Fenerbahce managed to beat Tofas at home 88-77. Trabzonspor defeated Glint Korfez on the opponent's court 94-86.



Besiktas - Cayirova 93-76:
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Besiktas (3-3) beat 14th ranked Cayirova (1-5) in Istanbul 93-76 on Monday. Besiktas outrebounded Cayirova 39-25 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Besiktas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. South Sudanese center Wenyen Gabriel (206-1997, college: Kentucky) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and ex-international forward Metecan Birsen (205-1995) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Five Besiktas players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by American point guard Jordon Crawford (168-1990, college: BGSU, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Cayirova. His fellow American import Fabian White Jr (202-1998, college: Houston) added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Besiktas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Cayirova keeps the fourteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Bursaspor and Denizli. Besiktas will meet Karsiyaka (#7) in the next round. Cayirova will play against Bordo (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: J.Crawford 23+2reb+6ast, F.White Jr. 14+5reb+2ast, M.Sokolowski 11+2reb+2ast, R.Gallinat 7+1ast, C.Kus 5+2reb, R.Sulaimon 5+1reb+1ast
Besiktas: G.Wenyen 17+10reb+1ast, B.Metecan 15+9reb+3ast, B.Anthony 14+6reb+6ast, N.Jaylen 14+2ast, W.Scottie 12, M.Conor 7+5reb

Bordo - Bahcesehir 103-88:
First defeat of league's leader Bahcesehir (5-1) against thirteenth ranked Bordo (2-4) 103-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bahcesehir. Bordo shot 62.1 percent from the field and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. It was a good game for American guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) who led his team to a victory with 29 points. The other American import point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) contributed with 26 points and 5 assists for the winners. American Tyler Cavanaugh (206-1994, college: GWU) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American-Georgian Marcquise Reed (190-1995, college: Clemson) added 21 points in the effort for Bahcesehir. Five Bahcesehir players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bordo moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tofas and Glint Korfez. Bahcesehir at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Anadolu Efes who have the same record. Bahcesehir will play next round against Denizli trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bordo will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Cayirova in Kocaeli.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: M.Reed 21+3ast, T.Cavanaugh 15+11reb+3ast, K.Sipahi 14+2reb+5ast, A.Avramovic 14+3reb+1ast, T.Williams 11+9reb+4ast, M.Ponitka 5+3reb+2ast
Bordo: P.QJ 29+2reb+3ast, G.Ty 26+3reb+5ast, H.Zachary 14+7reb+1ast, A.Peyton 9+4reb, J.Damien 9+3reb, B.Kadir 9+1ast

Bursaspor - Karsiyaka 83-86:
Very expected game when 15th ranked Bursaspor (1-5) was edged at home by tenth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (3-3) 86-83 on Sunday. Karsiyaka made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Armenian-American center Steven Enoch (208-1997, college: Louisville) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and American guard Ishmael El-Amin (189-1998, college: URI) supported him with 18 points and 7 assists. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American Javon Freeman-Liberty (191-1999, college: DePaul) did not help to save the game for Bursaspor. His fellow American import point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points and 8 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Karsiyaka moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Bursaspor lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Denizli and Cayirova. Karsiyaka will meet at home Besiktas (#8) in the next round. Bursaspor will play against Fenerbahce (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bursaspor: J.Freeman-Liberty 26+6reb+2ast, B.Taylor 15+3reb+8ast, M.Moore 13+3reb, B.Brown 9+1reb+4ast, E.Tirpanci 6+2reb, N.Watson 6+4reb
Karsiyaka: K.Rashard 18+4reb+4ast, E.Ishmael 18+2reb+7ast, E.Steven 16+9reb+2ast, G.Yavuz 9+5reb, M.Muhaymin 9+4reb+3ast, S.Markel 7+1reb+4ast

Denizli - Galatasaray 74-87:
Very predictable result when eleventh ranked Galatasaray (3-3) won against on the road bottom-ranked Denizli Basket (1-5) 87-74 on Saturday. Galatasaray had a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian power forward Alen Smailagic (208-2000) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Nigerian-American power forward Chimezie Metu (208-1997, college: USC) supported him with 18 points. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) did not help to save the game for Denizli. German center Mahir Agva (206-1996) added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Galatasaray moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Denizli lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Bursaspor and Cayirova. Galatasaray's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Erokspor.
Top scorers:
Denizli: J.Meeks 19+7reb+3ast, M.Agva 18+5reb+1ast, M.Pecarski 12+6reb+3ast, V.Bailey Jr 8+2reb+7ast, J.Dunn 6+1ast, B.Ivey 5+4reb+1ast
Galatasaray: S.Alen 20+5reb+1ast, M.Chimezie 18+3reb+1ast, N.Aleksej 9+1reb+4ast, H.Sehmus 8+3reb+2ast, S.KJ 8+6reb+4ast, D.Berkan 6+5reb+2ast

Erokspor - Turk Telekom 71-89:
Another interesting game for Turk Telekom (5-1) which played in Istanbul against second-best Erokspor (4-2). Third ranked Turk Telekom had an easy win 89-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Erokspor. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Turk Telekom players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Serbian swingman Uros Trifunovic (200-2000) scored 32 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Polish point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) with 19 points and American Mike Davis Jr (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Turk Telekom keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Bahcesehir. Erokspor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce. Turk Telekom will play against Glint Korfez (#13) in Koaceli in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Erokspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Galatasaray.
Top scorers:
Erokspor: D.Moore 19+2reb+2ast, M.Davis Jr. 17+4reb+1ast, J.Usher 12+4reb+2ast, A.Sow 7+3reb+1ast, K.Yebo 6+1reb+2ast, E.Arna 3+5reb+1ast
Turk Telekom: T.Uros 32+5reb, H.Jerrick 17+2reb+3ast, B.Ismael 10+7reb, B.Kris 8+4reb+1ast, M.Shaquielle 7+4reb+5ast, O.Dogus 6+7reb+6ast

Fenerbahce - Tofas 88-77:
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Tofas (2-4) lost to seventh ranked Fenerbahce (4-2) in Istanbul 77-88 on Sunday. Fenerbahce made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Braxton Key (203-1997, college: Virginia) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Talen Horton-Tucker (193-2000, college: Iowa St.) supported him with 18 points. Even 20 points and 8 assists by point guard Bryce Jones (183-1994, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Tofas. point guard Shavar Reynolds Jr (188-1998, college: Monmouth, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Trabzonspor and Erokspor. Loser Tofas keeps the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Bordo and Glint Korfez. Fenerbahce will meet Bursaspor (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tofas will play against the league's leader Anadolu Efes (#1) in Istanbul and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tofas: B.Jones 20+2reb+8ast, S.Reynolds Jr. 16+1reb+1ast, Z.Nutall 10+1reb+3ast, S.Kabaca 9+4reb+3ast, T.Thurman 8+4reb+1ast, T.Carter II 4+2reb
Fenerbahce: H.Talen 18+3reb+2ast, K.Braxton 17+6reb+4ast, S.Ignas 13+2reb+1ast, F.Trent 9+3reb+4ast, J.Johnny 9+1reb+1ast, B.Marcus 7+5reb

Glint Korfez - Trabzonspor 86-94:
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Trabzon (4-2) defeated 11th ranked Glint Korfez (2-4) in Koaceli 94-86 on Saturday. Trabzonspor made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. American point guard Marcus Keene (178-1995, college: CMU) notched 19 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Brandon Boston Jr. (198-2001, college: Kentucky) supported him with 18 points. Trabzon's coach Selcuk Ernak used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds by Australian center Oscar Cluff (211-2001, college: Purdue) did not help to save the game for Glint Korfez. American point guard Boo Buie (183-2000, college: Northwestern) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Trabzonspor and five Glint Korfez players scored in double figures. Trabzonspor moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Fenerbahce and Erokspor. Glint Korfez lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Tofas and Bordo. Trabzonspor will meet at home Petkim (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Glint Korfez will play against Turk Telekom in Ankara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Glint Korfez: O.Cluff 23+12reb+1ast, F.Barna 14+1reb+5ast, B.Buie 14+5reb+6ast, C.Akin Berk 11+2reb, M.Mitchell 10+3reb+4ast, A.Reese 8+1reb+1ast
Trabzonspor: K.Marcus 19+3reb+5ast, B.Brandon 18+2reb+3ast, M.Brady 15+6reb, C.Isaiah 11+2ast, A.Yigit 9+5reb+3ast, T.Emanuel 6+4reb

Petkim - Anadolu Efes 77-87:
The game in Izmir was also quite interesting. Third ranked Efes (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Petkimspor (3-3). Efes defeated Petkimspor 87-77 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Petkimspor. Anadolu Efes made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American guard Cameron Payne (188-1994, college: Murray St.) notched 16 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Croatian forward Dario Saric (208-1994) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by American center Chris Horton (202-1994, college: Austin Peay, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Petkim. Canadian Olivier Hanlan (193-1993, college: Boston Coll.) added 12 points and 5 assists. Five Anadolu Efes and four Petkim players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Anadolu Efes keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Turk Telekom and Bahcesehir. Loser Petkimspor keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Anadolu Efes will meet at home Tofas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Petkim will play against Trabzonspor (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Petkim: C.Horton 16+10reb+1ast, K.Thomas 14+2reb+2ast, O.Hanlan 12+4reb+5ast, K.Cook 11+2reb+2ast, T.Gorener 9+3reb+1ast, M.Abmas 9+1ast
Anadolu Efes: P.Cameron 16+4reb+7ast, L.Jordan 16+3reb+2ast, S.Matthew 13+4ast, S.Dario 11+10reb+1ast, M.Collin 10+3reb+1ast, R.Daron 9+2reb+1ast