TUR - Fenerbahce Ulker within touching distance of title

ISTANBUL (Türkiye Basketbol Ligi) – Efes Pilsen blew a big lead against Fenerbahce Ulker on Thursday night and are now staring at a 3-1 deficit in the Türkiye Basketbol Ligi play-off finals.

Fener claimed an 85-79, come-from-behind triumph with Lynn Greer scoring 14 points, Emir Preldzic 13 and Turkey international guard Omer Onan 11.

Ertugrul Erdogan’s side can now clinch the title on Sunday.

“We are humble going into that game,” Erdogan said.

“We’ll take the same attitude with the same concentration.”

Efes had looked poised to tie the series at 2-2 after opening up a double-digit lead but Fener hit back and outscored them 31-17 in the final period for a six-point victory.

“Over the last 15 minutes, my players came to life with the help of the crowd,” Erdogan said.

“When the deficit was 17 points, we didn’t panic. I trust the players. I believe in them. They are showing a lot of heart.”

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