Fenerbahce limit Real to 51 points and skid their 9-game winning streak in EuroLeague / News - Basketnews.com

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In the battle of two hottest Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul welcomed (12-10) the leaders Real Madrid (20-4) at sold-out Ulker Sports Arena.

Player of the Game EFF 18 Pierria Henry Points 8 Accuracy 4-10 Rebounds 7 Assists 9

The Turks overcame Real 66-51 (19-8, 8-9, 21-13, 18-21) and got their fifth straight EuroLeague victory. Moreover, Sasa Djordjevic's men remained undefeated at home since November – a run of seven consecutive home wins.

During the first half, Pablo Laso's squad scored 17 points and set the club's anti-record in the EuroLeague. Before that, Real had scored at least 23 points until the break.

Led by Walter Tavares, Real opened the decisive quarter with a 9-2 run to cut their deficit to 11 points (39-50). However, Fener's secret weapon Ismet Akpinar sank two consecutive shots from deep to let the Turkish powerhouse breathe easier (56-41).

Even though the Royal club came back within 11 points again (45-56), Jehyve Floyd converted a 2+1 play, Dyshawn Pierre added a duo and Fenerbahce were too far from their opponents (61-45) with 4:30 to play.

Pierria Henry led the route for the winners, posting 8 points (4/7 2PT, 0/3 3PT), 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, and 18 PIR.

Walter Tavares' dominant performance did not help Real. He was one rebound away from a double-double, registering 14 points (6/7 2PT, 2/3 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 3 turnovers 1 block, and 27 PIR.

After a couple of straight threes by Sergio Llull, Real gained an early 6-point lead (8-2). However, Fenerbahce responded with a massive 17-0 spurt to build an 11-point advantage (19-8) before the second quarter.

Marko Guduric put a cherry on top, draining a trey. Fener left the Royals without points in the last 6 minutes of the first period.

Real Madrid / Schedule

Real Madrid Olympiakos Piraeus75-67 Real Madrid Zenit Saint Petersburg85-64 Fenerbahce Istanbul Real Madrid66-51 Real Madrid FC BarcelonaFri19:45

Though, Sasa Djordjevic's men went scoreless themselves for 4:40 (19-12) in the second quarter. Real used the opportunity and closed the gap to 5 points (16-21).

The hosts closed the first half on a high note and had a double-digit lead once more, going into the break (27-17).

A similar scenario repeated in the third period. After an even stretch, Fenerbahce organized an 8-0 pus at the end of the quarter and their advantage increased to 18 points (48-30) before the last 10 minutes of the game. Marko Guduric initiated the spurt.

Sehmus Hazer missed the game for Fenerbahce due to illness. Moreover, Nando De Colo, Jan Vesely, and Marial Shayok were out because of long-term injuries.

Real were be forced to play without Jeffery Taylor, Gabriel Deck, Adam Hanga, and Thomas Heurtel.

Fenerbahce: Marko Guduric 12, Melih Mahmutoglu 10, Dyshawn Pierre 10 (8 REB), Jehyve Floyd 9, Pierria Henry 8 (7 REB, 9 AST).

Real: Walter Tavares 14 (9 REB), Sergio Llull 12 (5 REB), Rudy Fernandez 9.

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