In a tightly contested Basketbol Super Ligi showdown, Medical Park Trabzonspor defeated Mersin BSB 90–80 on May 10, 2026, at the Hayri Gür Spor Salonu in Trabzon. The home side used a strong second-half surge to pull away from a determined Mersin team, earning a crucial win in the final stretch of the regular season.

First Half: Mersin Sets the Pace

Mersin came out with energy, dictating the tempo early. Their backcourt combination of Marcus Thornton and Berkay Candan sparked a 12–2 run midway through the first quarter, giving the visitors a 24–18 lead after ten minutes. Trabzonspor struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1-of-6 three-point attempts in the opening period. Mersin carried that momentum into the second quarter, stretching their lead to 10 points at 44–34 with two minutes left before halftime. But Trabzonspor responded with a 6–0 mini-run capped by a driving layup from Josh Owens, cutting the deficit to 46–40 at the break.

Second Half: Home Team Takes Control

The third quarter belonged entirely to the home side. Trabzonspor locked in defensively, forcing six Mersin turnovers in the frame. Melvin Johnson III caught fire, scoring 11 points in the quarter, including three triples. A 15–2 run turned the game around, giving Trabzonspor a 65–54 advantage heading into the final period. Mersin refused to fold, trimming the lead to 71–68 with five minutes remaining behind the inside presence of Egemen Güven. But Trabzonspor’s poise at the free‑throw line sealed the win — they converted 12 of 14 attempts in the fourth quarter, while Onur Bayram added a key steal and dunk to push the lead back to double digits.

Key Performers

• Melvin Johnson III (Trabzonspor): Game-high 28 points (5-9 3PT), 4 assists, 3 steals. His third-quarter explosion was the turning point.
• Josh Owens (Trabzonspor): 18 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, providing a sturdy interior presence.
• Marcus Thornton (Mersin BSB): 22 points, 6 assists. Kept Mersin competitive despite the loss.
• Berkay Candan (Mersin BSB): 16 points, 5 rebounds, but fouled out late in the third quarter, hurting Mersin’s rotation.

Game Impact and Standings

The victory improved Trabzonspor’s record to 18–11, keeping them firmly in playoff contention in the Basketbol Super Ligi. Mersin, now 14–15, slipped to ninth place, outside the current playoff picture with only a few games remaining. For Trabzonspor, this win was essential after dropping two of their previous three contests. The team’s ability to execute down the stretch — especially at the free‑throw line — highlighted the experience of their veteran core.

Looking Ahead

Medical Park Trabzonspor will travel to Ankara next week to face Türk Telekom, while Mersin BSB returns home to host Fenerbahçe. Both teams understand the margin for error is shrinking, making every possession count in the race for the Super Ligi playoffs.