Tofas Spor Kulübü opened their EuroCup Basketball campaign with a solid 82-69 home victory over Chemcats Chemnitz on September 30, 2026. Playing in front of a lively home crowd in Bursa, Tofas used a balanced attack and a decisive third-quarter run to pull away from a stubborn Chemnitz side. The 13-point win gives the Turkish club an important early advantage in group play.

Match overview

Tofas started with energy, moving the ball quickly and attacking the rim. A 22-16 first quarter set the tone, and the home side extended its lead to 44-34 by halftime. Chemnitz stayed within striking distance thanks to timely three-point shooting, but Tofas consistently answered with points in the paint and transition baskets.

The third quarter was where Tofas took full control. A 20-18 period stretched the lead to 64-52, and the hosts opened the fourth with a 7-0 run to push the margin to 19. Chemnitz never seriously threatened after that, and Tofas cruised to the final buzzer, winning the fourth quarter 18-17 to close out the 82-69 result.

Key moments

• First-half defense: Tofas held Chemnitz to 34 points in the first half, forcing difficult shots and limiting second-chance opportunities.
• Third-quarter separation: A 9-2 run midway through the third gave Tofas a 14-point lead and forced Chemnitz into a timeout.
• Fourth-quarter knockout: Tofas opened the final period with a 7-0 burst, extending the lead to 19 and ending any doubt.
• Bench contribution: Tofas’s reserves added 24 points, providing a crucial spark on both ends of the floor.

Tactical story

Tofas controlled the game with aggressive pick-and-roll play and excellent spacing. The guards repeatedly turned the corner, forcing Chemnitz’s big men to help, which opened up easy dump-off passes and corner threes. Defensively, Tofas switched nearly every screen, disrupting Chemnitz’s rhythm and forcing the visitors into isolation basketball. Chemnitz had some success from beyond the arc but could not match Tofas’s efficiency inside, where the Turkish side scored 42 points in the paint. Tofas also won the rebounding battle by seven, a key factor in the win.

Standout players

• Tofas’s leading scorer: Finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds, attacking the basket relentlessly and drawing fouls.
• Tofas’s point guard: Dished out 9 assists while committing only 2 turnovers, controlling the tempo from start to finish.
• Tofas’s center: Posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends.
• Chemcats Chemnitz’s top scorer: Scored 18 points, including four three-pointers, but received limited support in the second half.
• Chemnitz’s power forward: Added 12 points and 8 rebounds but struggled against Tofas’s physical interior defense.

Season impact

The win is a strong start for Tofas Spor Kulübü in EuroCup Basketball. In a competitive group, defending home court is essential, and this victory gives the Turkish club early confidence and a valuable point differential. For Chemcats Chemnitz, the loss is a learning experience against a disciplined opponent. Both teams will continue their EuroCup campaigns with plenty of games remaining, but Tofas has already shown they will be a tough team to beat in Bursa.