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Baskonia have not lost a single match throughout both -- domestic and EuroLeague -- fronts since November 25.

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After beating Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Wednesday night behind a miraculous three by Rokas Giedraitis, Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz remained perfect in Turkey by defeating EuroLeague leaders Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, 76-70 (21-13, 31-20, 15-23, 9-14).

Baskonia led 52-33 at the break, having dominated most aspects of the game. The visitors had a supreme ball circulation with 15 assists and only 3 turnovers. Both teams' PIR numbers said it all: 69-27.

Nevertheless, Fenerbahce came back with double energy after the break and found success by stopping Baskonia with an aggressive on-ball defense. Meanwhile, Melih Mahmutoglu, Nick Calathes, and Marko Guduric were cooking on the offensive end.

Fener went on a massive 21-6 run and trailed only by 4 (56-60) in the third quarter. Despite that, Baskonia finished the tally with a 7-0 spurt and had plus 11 (67-56) before the last 10 minutes of the match.

The Spanish team reduced the game tempo in the final period and seemed to have full control in their hands but Carsen Edwards inspired Fener for a late final push. The hosts were trailing by 4 (70-74) with 54 seconds to play. However, Daulton Hommes poured in two free throws, the Spaniards got a stop, and secured their fourth EuroLeague win in a row.

Baskonia have not lost a single match throughout both -- domestic and EuroLeague -- fronts since November 25.

Baskonia: Markus Howard 15, Pierria Henry 13 (6 REB), Matthew Costello 10 (9 REB), Maik Kotsar 10 (5 REB).

Fenerbahce: Marko Guduric 14, Tonye Jekiri 12 (9 REB, 5 AST), Nick Calathes 11 (13 REB), Melih Mahmutoglu 11, Carsen Edwards 10, Dyshawn Pierre 10.

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