Wild ending: buzzer-beater by M'Baye boosts Karsiyaka over Fenerbahce / News - Basketnews.com

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Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir(16-8) slipped by Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (20-5) 74-72 (14-25, 20-13, 17-13, 23-21) with Amath M'Baye hitting a last-second shot.

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The hosts skidded the EuroLeague club's five-game winning stretch in the Turkish Basketball League.

With 8.8 seconds to play, Pinar Karsiyaka were leading 71-68. However, Melih Mahmutoglu drained a tough triple and a foul to give his team a one-point cushion (72-71).

5.8 seconds were left for Pinar Karsiyaka's answer. And it was enough to grab a nail-biting win. Amath M'Baye received the ball and connected from deep at the buzzer.

The Frenchman had 24 points (7/12 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 4/5 FT) and 7 rebounds for the winning squad.

Melih Mahmutoglu registered 29 points (1/2 2PT, 8/12 3PT, 3/3 FT) for Fenerbahce. Pierria Henry aided the captain with an all-around performance, collecting 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Fenerbahce: Melih Mahmutoglu 29, Pierria Henry 11 (6 REB, 9 AST), Dyshawn Pierre 9, Achille Polonara 9 (9 REB).

Pinar Karsiyaka: Amath M'Baye 24 (7 REB), Bonzie Colson 13, Berkan Durmaz 13 (5 REB).

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