Marmaris Belediyesi 75–73 Izmir BSB | EBBL Cup

In a dramatic EBBL Cup clash, Marmaris Belediyesi edged Izmir BSB 75–73 on a last‑second layup, thrilling the home crowd at Marmaris Spor Salonu and keeping their cup hopes alive.

Match Overview

The game was a defensive slugfest from the start, with neither team able to build a lead larger than six points. Izmir BSB controlled most of the second half, holding a 68–62 advantage with four minutes to play. But Marmaris rallied, tying the game at 73–73 with 18 seconds left. After a defensive stop, Marmaris guard Emre Yılmaz drove baseline and converted a floating layup as time expired to win it.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter comeback: Down 68–62, Marmaris used a 9‑2 run to tie the game, capped by a triple from Cenk Aydın.
• Game‑winner: Emre Yılmaz’s buzzer‑beater – his only points of the second half – sent the arena into a frenzy.
• Free‑throw struggles: Izmir BSB missed 5 of their last 8 free throws in the final two minutes, opening the door for Marmaris.

Tactical Story

Marmaris relied on half‑court sets and physical interior defense, holding Izmir’s top scorer to 11 points on 4‑of‑14 shooting. Izmir BSB attempted to speed the game up, but Marmaris’s disciplined transition defense limited fast‑break opportunities. The turning point came when Izmir’s ball movement stagnated in the closing minutes.

Standout Players

• Marmaris: Forward Burak Kaya led with 18 points and 8 rebounds; point guard Caner Demir orchestrated the offense with 9 assists.
• Izmir BSB: Center Uğur Tekin posted a double‑double (14 points, 12 rebounds), but his team’s poor foul shooting proved costly.

Tournament Impact

The win keeps Marmaris Belediyesi in contention for a quarter‑final berth in the EBBL Cup, improving to 2‑1 in group play. Izmir BSB falls to 1‑2, now needing to win their final group match to advance.