Bursaspor 69, Turk Telekom 78 — Turk Telekom delivered a composed road performance in the Basketbol Super Ligi on October 3, 2026, pulling away late to beat Bursaspor 78-69 at Bursa Atatürk Spor Salonu. The visitors used balanced scoring, timely three-point shooting, and a decisive fourth-quarter run to secure a valuable early-season victory, while Bursaspor were left to rue a cold night from beyond the arc in front of their home crowd.

Match Overview

The game followed a familiar pattern for much of the evening: Bursaspor stayed within striking distance, but Turk Telekom always seemed to have an answer. Turk Telekom set the tone in the opening quarter with aggressive on-ball defense and quick transition attacks, building a 22-18 lead after 10 minutes. Bursaspor’s half-court offense struggled to generate clean looks early, and Turk Telekom’s guards repeatedly turned stops into points at the other end.

The second quarter was more of the same. Turk Telekom’s second unit maintained the intensity, and a late 7-2 spurt before halftime helped the visitors take a 41-34 advantage into the locker room. Bursaspor had kept the rebounding battle close, but their perimeter shooting was off, and Turk Telekom’s ability to switch screens without giving up easy baskets frustrated the home side.

• First quarter: Bursaspor 18, Turk Telekom 22
• Second quarter: Bursaspor 16, Turk Telekom 19
• Third quarter: Bursaspor 20, Turk Telekom 18
• Fourth quarter: Bursaspor 15, Turk Telekom 19
• Final score: Bursaspor 69, Turk Telekom 78

Key Moments

Bursaspor found life in the third quarter. A 10-2 run midway through the period, sparked by two steals and a transition dunk, cut Turk Telekom’s lead to just three points. The home crowd sensed a momentum shift, and when Bursaspor’s shooting guard knocked down a corner three late in the quarter, the deficit was down to five at 59-54 heading into the final 10 minutes.

But Turk Telekom responded like a team with road experience. Early in the fourth, Bursaspor trimmed the lead to two at 59-57, only for Turk Telekom to reel off a 10-2 run over the next three minutes. The surge was capped by a contested three-pointer from the wing and a fast-break layup after a Bursaspor turnover. That pushed the lead to 69-59, and Bursaspor never got closer than seven the rest of the way. In the final two minutes, Turk Telekom sealed the win by making six of eight free throws and grabbing a critical offensive rebound that drained more than 30 seconds off the clock.

Tactical Story

Turk Telekom’s offense was built on ball movement and patience. They finished with 19 assists on 28 made field goals, frequently using high pick-and-roll action to force Bursaspor’s big men into difficult decisions. When Bursaspor dropped back in coverage, Turk Telekom’s guards punished them with pull-up jumpers. When the defense switched, Turk Telekom went inside to their centers or found open corner shooters.

Defensively, Turk Telekom were equally sharp. They switched nearly every screen, disrupted Bursaspor’s rhythm, and forced 15 turnovers. Bursaspor managed to win the offensive rebounding battle 12-9, but they converted those extra possessions into only 10 second-chance points. The biggest statistical difference came from three-point range: Bursaspor shot just 7-of-28 from beyond the arc, while Turk Telekom hit 10-of-24. Turk Telekom’s bench also outscored Bursaspor’s reserves 22-14, a margin that proved crucial in a game decided by single digits for most of the night.

Standout Players

Turk Telekom’s backcourt controlled the tempo. Kaan Sarı led all scorers with 21 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, consistently finding seams in Bursaspor’s defense. Mert Aksoy added 16 points and five rebounds, while center Emre Demir posted a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. Demir’s presence at the rim altered several Bursaspor drives in the fourth quarter.

For Bursaspor, Arda Kaya was the most reliable offensive option, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds. D. J. Stewart added 15 points and five assists, and their starting center contributed 10 points and nine rebounds. However, Bursaspor’s guards combined to shoot just 4-of-18 from three-point range, and that inefficiency ultimately left them chasing the game in the closing minutes.

Season Impact and What’s Next

The win gives Turk Telekom an important road result in the Basketbol Super Ligi standings and reinforces their reputation as a disciplined, defense-first team. For Bursaspor, the loss is a reminder that home-court advantage only matters if the shots fall. They will need to improve their perimeter shooting and late-game execution if they are to climb the table.

Turk Telekom will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, where their half-court defense