Fenerbahçe reaches the Euroleague final: Fenerbahçe Beko-Panathinaikos: 82-76
Fenerbahçe Beko triumphed over reigning champions Panathinaikos 82-76 in a thrilling EuroLeague Final Four semifinal in Abu Dhabi. They're now the first team to secure a spot in the final, marking a major achievement for the Turkish powerhouse.
EuroLeague Final Four action kicked off at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. In the first semifinal matchup, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe Beko faced off against Panathinaikos, led by Ergin Ataman. In a thrilling showdown, Fenerbahçe triumphed with a score of 82-76, securing a place in the final and marking a major achievement.
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Fenerbahçe Beko has reached the EuroLeague Final by defeating reigning champions Panathinaikos, coached by Ergin Ataman, with a score of 82-76 in the Final Four semifinals.
First quarter: A disciplined start
Fenerbahçe began the game with tough defense and well-organized offense, gaining the upper hand early. Despite Cedi Osman’s efforts to narrow the gap for Panathinaikos, both teams struggled with scoring during some stretches. The first quarter ended with Fenerbahçe leading 22-14.
First half: Balanced game, Fenerbahçe ahead
In the second quarter, despite Panathinaikos’ pushback, Fenerbahçe maintained control. Managing the pace well on offense, the Yellow-Navy Blues went into the locker room with a 38-33 advantage.
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Third quarter: Crucial dunk by Baldwin
As the game picked up pace in the third period, both teams found scoring difficult. However, Wade Baldwin IV’s powerful dunk with 33 seconds left set the tone and closed out the quarter at 55-48 in favor of Fenerbahçe, giving them momentum heading into the final stretch.
Final moments: Historic victory!
The fourth quarter saw a flurry of back-and-forth baskets, but Fenerbahçe Beko held their composure in the closing moments. Despite a late rally by Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe emerged victorious with a final score of 82-76, becoming the first team to book a spot in the EuroLeague Final.
