EuroCup: Bahcesehir vs Besiktas 03/04/2026

Besiktas, riding strong form and holding a psychological edge, looks like a clear favorite against an unbalanced Bahcesehir side.

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The second game of the EuroCup quarterfinal series brings another Istanbul clash, with Besiktas entering with a huge advantage after a convincing 91-72 win three days ago. Dusan Alimpijevic’s team is now just one step away from advancing to the next stage.

Although the final score does not fully reflect it, the opening of the first game belonged entirely to Bahcesehir. The visitors played an excellent first quarter and built a double-digit lead, while Besiktas, similar to their game against Trento, started nervously. However, the home team quickly found their rhythm and erased the deficit by mid-second quarter.

The second half painted a completely different picture. Besiktas stepped up with their trademark aggressive basketball, significantly improved their three-point shooting, and took full control of the game. On the other hand, Bahcesehir once again showed the inconsistency that has followed them throughout the season, falling into a long stretch of ineffective play. With strong support from the stands, Besiktas dominated the second half 54-33.

Now, free from pressure, Besiktas enters the second game with even more confidence, and an even more relaxed and efficient performance is expected. At this point, it seems that Bahcesehir has no answer to that level of play, despite the undeniable quality in their roster.

One of Bahcesehir’s key issues this season has been the lack of balance between their perimeter and interior game, along with significant inconsistency. Additionally, history is not on their side – Besiktas has won the last five head-to-head meetings, including last season’s matchups.

Everything points to Besiktas being closer to another victory and securing progression without the need for a deciding game.