Esenler Erokspor 71-89 Turk Telekom — Turk Telekom delivered one of the more complete road performances of the early Basketbol Super Ligi season on November 1, 2026, pulling away from Esenler Erokspor in the second half for an 89-71 victory.

The visitors trailed briefly in the opening quarter but seized control with a dominant third period, turning a tight contest into a comfortable win. Turk Telekom’s balanced scoring and aggressive perimeter defense proved too much for Erokspor, who stayed within striking distance until midway through the third before fading.

Match overview

Erokspor started brightly in front of their home support and led 12-8 after an early burst of transition baskets. Turk Telekom responded with a 14-6 run to close the first quarter ahead 22-18. The second period was more evenly matched, with Erokspor scoring 20 points to Turk Telekom’s 19, sending the visitors into halftime with a narrow 41-38 lead.

The game changed after the break. Erokspor briefly regained the advantage at 44-43, but Turk Telekom immediately answered with a decisive run that silenced the home crowd. By the end of the third quarter, the visitors had opened a 68-53 cushion, and they controlled the final ten minutes to seal the win.

Key moments

The decisive stretch came midway through the third quarter. After Erokspor’s Mert Akay converted a tough floater to give the hosts a one-point edge, Turk Telekom responded with 12 unanswered points. Berk Demir hit a corner three, Emre Tanışan finished a fast break, and the defense forced three straight turnovers to cap the surge.

Erokspor never recovered. Turk Telekom’s bench extended the lead early in the fourth, and a pair of three-pointers from the wings pushed the margin beyond 20 points before the hosts trimmed the final score in garbage time.

Tactical story

Turk Telekom’s second-half defensive adjustment was the story of the game. The visitors switched more aggressively on ball screens, denied easy catch-and-shoot chances, and forced Erokspor into 17 turnovers. Turk Telekom also won the rebounding battle 38-30, limiting second-chance points and controlling the tempo.

Erokspor shot just 6-of-24 from beyond the arc and struggled to generate clean looks against length. Turk Telekom, by contrast, made 11 three-pointers and attacked the rim consistently when the hosts closed out too hard.

Standout players

• Emre Tanışan (Turk Telekom): 21 points, six rebounds and four assists, setting the tone in the third-quarter run.
• Berk Demir (Turk Telekom): 17 points and eight rebounds, including several timely perimeter baskets.
• Mert Akay (Esenler Erokspor): 18 points and five assists, one of the few hosts able to create consistently.
• Ege Arar (Esenler Erokspor): 14 points and nine rebounds in a hard-fought interior effort.

Season impact

The result gives Turk Telekom valuable momentum in the Basketbol Super Ligi standings and reinforces their credentials as a team capable of winning on the road with defense. For Esenler Erokspor, the home defeat highlights the need for more consistent half-court execution, particularly when opposing guards pressure the ball. Erokspor will look to respond quickly, while Turk Telekom will aim to build on a performance that combined balanced scoring with a strong second-half defensive identity.