Wilbekin-led Fenerbahce mount comeback to stay undefeated / News - Basketnews.com

Wilbekin had 20 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Scottie Wilbekin scored 20 points to lead his Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul to a narrow win against Valencia Basket, 79-77 (20-25, 14-18, 26-15, 19-19). It was the fourth Fener's EuroLeague victory in as many games.

Player of the Game EFF 23 Johnathan Motley Points 16 Accuracy 6-9 Rebounds 5 Assists 3

Fenerbahce started the EuroLeague by making 4 out of 4 for the first time after the 2016-17 season in which the team became a champion.

Despite trailing 72-78 with just 14 seconds remaining, Valencia rallied back and had the last shot to win the game.

A three-point play from Bojan Dubljevic got the guests within 3 points, then Scottie Wilbekin turned the ball over and granted Jonah Radebough an easy basket that reduced the gap to 77-78 with 4 seconds to go. Marko Guduric went to the line to score once but missed his second free throw, letting Valencia a desperation shot that didn't touch the rim.

Valencia were up by 13 at the start of the second quarter but Scottie Wilbekin-led Fenerbahce came back after halftime and retook game control.

Wilbekin added 5 rebounds and 5 assists to his 20-point performance.

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