Fenerbahçe Beko clinches 13th title with 77‑75 win
Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Beşiktaş GAİN 77‑75 in Game 4 of the 2025‑26 Turkey Insurance Basketball Super League Play‑Off Final, securing a third straight and 13th overall championship. The match took place on July 6, 2026 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, and Tarık Biberovic’s three‑point shot in the final seconds cut the margin to two.
How did the game unfold?
The first quarter ended with Beşiktaş leading 20‑16; Tucker’s 0‑3 run arrived with 7.22 seconds left. Sertaç Şanlı’s three‑pointer at 5.19 gave Beşiktaş an 8‑6 edge. In the second quarter, Fenerbahçe responded with a 4‑0 run, then Yiğit Arslan’s three at 4.55 stretched the lead to ten (34‑24). The half closed with Beşiktaş ahead 45‑40.
The third quarter saw Jantunen’s free‑throw at 4.17 narrow the gap to one (51‑50). Early in the fourth, Beşiktaş entered 60‑56 up; Dotson’s three at 8.18 pushed the lead to eight (66‑58). Fenerbahçe answered with a 7‑2 run, making it 68‑65 at 5.52, and Jantunen’s basket at 2.25 tied the game (71‑71). With 1.9 seconds left, Biberovic’s three gave a 75‑77 score that held.
What did the management say?
Barış Göktürk praised the squad, saying, “We are very happy; thanks to everyone who gave us this joy.” Ömer Onan added, “The board supported the team, we thank past officials, and now we will plan new goals.” Onan noted, “It feels good that we share the dust of victory,” thanking the young players and coaching staff.
What is the championship history?
Fenerbahçe Beko has won the league twelve times since the 1990‑91 season, including back‑to‑back titles in 2023‑24 and 2024‑25. By beating Beşiktaş 3‑1 in the series, the club secured three consecutive crowns and reached a total of 13 championships. Defensive stats, especially blocks and steals in the early quarters, sealed the win.
What lies ahead for next season?
The club announced no major roster overhaul, but younger talents will see increased minutes. The coaching staff aims to diversify the pick‑and‑roll and raise the three‑point percentage to 38%. Fans hope the upcoming season will bring the same excitement and success.
