EuroCup Basketball Round of 16 action delivered a dramatic finish as Turk Telekom edged Hapoel Jerusalem 91-90 in a thrilling contest. The match, played on March 19, 2026, was decided in the final seconds, with Turk Telekom's clutch play securing a narrow one-point victory on the road in Israel. The result gives Turk Telekom a crucial advantage in the two-legged tie as they head back to Ankara for the second leg. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams holding leads throughout the night. Hapoel Jerusalem, playing in front of their home fans, started strong and built an early advantage with efficient three-point shooting. Turk Telekom responded with a run of their own, led by their backcourt, to take a slim lead into halftime. The second half saw multiple lead changes, with neither team able to pull away by more than a few possessions. The decisive moment came in the final minute with the score tied; Turk Telekom executed a perfect pick-and-roll, resulting in a driving layup that put them ahead. Hapoel had a chance to win on the final possession, but a heavily contested three-pointer at the buzzer rimmed out. Key performances included a standout showing from Turk Telekom's point guard, who orchestrated the offense and hit several crucial floaters in the paint. For Hapoel, their power forward was a force inside, recording a double-double but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The match had no major controversies, but the intensity was high with several tight calls going to video review. This victory puts Turk Telekom in a strong position to advance to the EuroCup quarterfinals, while Hapoel Jerusalem faces a must-win situation in the return leg to keep their European campaign alive.