

Beşiktaş secured a convincing 93-76 home victory over Çayırova Belediyesi in the Basketbol Super Ligi on November 3, 2026. The hosts combined efficient perimeter shooting with a strong inside presence, gradually breaking down a resilient Çayırova side and pulling away in the second half.
First-half control
Beşiktaş opened with a 25-19 first quarter, using ball movement and aggressive drives to create high-percentage looks. Çayırova stayed within reach through timely three-point shooting, but Beşiktaş's defense tightened in the second period. The hosts limited second-chance points and forced several contested jumpers, taking a 48-37 lead into halftime.
Third-quarter separation
The decisive stretch came early in the third quarter, when Beşiktaş opened with a 12-4 run to push the advantage to 19 points. Their guards controlled the tempo, while the frontcourt dominated the offensive glass and converted putbacks. Çayırova responded with brief bursts of scoring, but Beşiktaş consistently answered, closing the third period ahead 72-57.
Tactical story
Beşiktaş's defensive game plan focused on containing Çayırova's primary ball handlers and forcing secondary creators to beat them. The approach worked: Çayırova struggled to generate clean looks late in the shot clock and settled for difficult perimeter attempts. Offensively, Beşiktaş exploited mismatches in the post and moved the ball quickly to open shooters, finishing with a balanced scoring effort that made them difficult to guard.
Standout performers
- Marcus Foster led Beşiktaş with 26 points, hitting several momentum-swinging shots in the second half.
- Emre Yıldız added 16 points and nine rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends.
- For Çayırova Belediyesi, Kerem Aydın scored 18 points and kept his team competitive through the first half.
What the result means
The win strengthens Beşiktaş's position in the Basketbol Super Ligi standings and gives them confidence ahead of a demanding stretch of fixtures. Çayırova, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their first-half competitiveness but must improve their defensive rebounding and late-clock execution. Beşiktaş's ability to control both the paint and the pace proved the difference in a game that was closer than the final score suggested for long stretches.