Anadolu Efes Istanbul narrowly defeated Besiktas GAIN 90-87 in a tense Basketbol Super Ligi derby on May 25, 2025. In a classic Istanbul clash that tipped off at 1:30 AM, the home team made critical plays in the final minute to secure a hard-fought three-point victory. The game lived up to its billing as a high-stakes rivalry, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the fourth quarter. Besiktas GAIN, demonstrating great resilience on the road, tied the game with under a minute to play. Efes responded by running a perfectly executed set play for their star guard, who drained a contested three-pointer to regain the lead. Besiktas had a chance to tie on the final possession, but a heavily defended three-point attempt rimmed out as time expired. This win was crucial for Efes's positioning near the top of the Turkish league table in the season's final stages. The intense atmosphere and dramatic finish provided a memorable chapter in this historic rivalry.