[76534] Besiktas eliminates Galatasaray and advances to the Basketball Super League semifinals

Besiktas advances to the Turkish League semifinals

Great drama unfolded tonight (30.05.2026) in the Turkish Basketball Super League (Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi) playoffs. Besiktas Icrypex defeated Galatasaray MCT Teknik at home with a score of 71-68, a victory that granted them the coveted ticket to the semifinals.

The game, which was the third and decisive match of the quarterfinals series, ended with a close score after a stubborn battle. The Besiktas Sevdalilari fan channel reported on the achievement with satisfaction: "Akatlar (home arena) produced a win and we are advancing to the semifinals!" Fans celebrated the victory under the heading "TheBlackEagleRises".

On the other side, Galatasaray Basaksehir Kanali confirmed the disappointing loss and the team's exit from the playoffs: "Galatasaray MCT Teknik parts ways with the Basketball Super League in the playoff stage".

Despite the team effort, Galatasaray could not overcome the host's defense. Below are Galatasaray's scoring statistics as published on Galatasaray8: Palmer (19 points), Robinson (14), White (12), McCollum (10), Muhsin (9), Meeks (3), and Can (1). The game was characterized by high tension throughout all stages, as evidenced by quarter updates reporting a narrow 58-55 lead for Besiktas at the end of the third quarter.