Akpinar's showing, three-point spree save Fenerbahce from Bursaspor in Starks' debut / News - Basketnews.com

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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (17-4) remained on top of the Turkish BSL standings after a hard-fought 99-96 (27-20, 20-28, 26-22, 26-26) win over Frutti Extra Bursaspor (8-10).

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The hosts relied heavily on a three-point avalanche, hitting 15/21 from behind the arc and receiving contributions from seven players who scored in double-digits.

David Dudzinski had the chance to tie the game almost at the buzzer but his three-point shot fell off the rim.

Ismet Akpinar poured 19 points, including 5/5 treys and the go-ahead triple with 2:50 remaining on the game clock.Devin Booker added another 19 points, also on a perfect 5/5 from the three-point line. Captain Melih Mahmutoglu poured in 18 points. The team coached by Sasha Djordjevic had a perfect week, beating LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Tuesday and AX Armani Exchange Milan last Thursday.

Nando de Colo, Jan Vesely, Marial Shayok, Marko Guduric, Danilo Barthel, and Achille Polonara were unavailable for the hosts. However, recent addition Markel Starks debuted with 10 points in 15 minutes.

Onuralp Bitim and Andrew Andrews both put up 19 points for the losing side.Devin Booker 19 (7/11 FG, 5/5 3PT SHOTS, 3 REB), Ismet Akpinar 19 (6/6 FG, 5/5 3PT SHOTS, 2/2 FT, 4 AST), Melih Mahmutoglu 18 (4/9 FG, 8/9 FT), Ahmet Duverioglou 12 (6/10 FG, 4 REB), Markel Starks 10 (4/6 FG), Metecan Birsen 10 (3/3 FG, 2/2 FT), Dyshawn Pierre 5 (4 REB, 8 AST).Frutti Extra Bursaspor: Andrew Andrews 19 (5/8 FG, 4/4 FT, 3 AST), Onuralp Bitim 19 (5/11 FG, 5/6 FT, 6 REB), David Dudzinski 18 (6/13 FG, 2/2 FT, 8 REB), Kevarrius Hayes 10, Tolga Gecim 10.

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