Beşiktaş Edge Galatasaray 83–80 as Players Praise Derby Effort

 

Beşiktaş Edge Galatasaray 83–80 as Players Praise Derby Effort

Beşiktaş defeated Galatasaray MCT Technic 83–80 in their basketball derby on 18 October. After taking a 44–39 halftime lead, Beşiktaş held on through a closely contested second half at the Turkcell Basketball Development Centre.

In reactions published the following day, Devon Dotson described his willingness to contribute despite a dislocated finger. Furkan Korkmaz characterised the result as a hard-earned victory and expressed hope that the team would maintain its winning form.

Head coach Dušan Alimpijević praised the medical staff for helping injured players compete. He also highlighted the significance of defeating Galatasaray during a demanding schedule.

Sources: Official match report, Devon Dotson’s reaction, Furkan Korkmaz’s reaction, Alimpijević’s reaction