Biberovic's 26 points power Fenerbahçe past Zalgiris
Tarik Biberovic erupted for 26 points, powering Fenerbahçe to a decisive 89-78 victory over Zalgiris at the Ulker Sports And Event Hall. While Zalgiris showed flashes, with Nigel Williams-Goss contributing 24 points and six assists, Fenerbahçe built a commanding 18-point halftime lead (47-29), fuelled by a crucial 25-9 second-quarter surge. Fenerbahçe's bench also proved pivotal, outscoring Zalgiris's reserves 31-9. Despite Zalgiris mounting a comeback that trimmed the deficit to eight entering the final period (65-57), Fenerbahçe held firm. The impact of Wade Baldwin IV, who added 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists off the bench, alongside Nicolo Melli's 13 points, sealed the win. Fenerbahçe shot an efficient 55% from the field, while Zalgiris struggled, hitting just 23% of their three-point attempts.