Hollis-Jefferson was ejected in Istanbul derby after punching his opponent in the face / News - Basketnews.com

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The Turkish Basketball Super League's match between two Istanbul city teams was marked by an incident.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

MIN:25.1PTS:16.25 (62.5%)REB:5.75As:2.25ST:1.25BL:2TO:1.5GM:4ProfileBCL2021/2022

Galatasaray NEF (7-3) eased past Besiktas Icrypex 90-73 (20-21, 26-15, 13-21, 31-16) at home, while one of the Besiktas leaders, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, could not control his emotions and hit an opponent.

The American, who punched Goksenin Koksal after the referee's whistle, was eliminated from the match.

Until that moment, he posted 24 points (8/11 2PT, 1/1 3PT, 5/5 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 9 drawn fouls, 4 turnovers, and 23 PIR in 31 playing minutes.

For the winners, Dee Bost accumulated 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists. Melo Trimble aided him with 15 points.

Galatasaray: Dee Bost 24 (7 REB, 12 AST), Melo Trimble 14 (4 REB), Kerry Blackshear 11 (7 REB), DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell 10 (5 REB).

Besiktas: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 24, Dedric Lawson 18 (21 REB), Jordan Bone 10 (5 REB).

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