TOFAŞ recovered from a half-time deficit to defeat Lithuania’s Neptunas in Bursa and record their fifth EuroCup group victory. The hosts moved ahead in the third quarter and extended their advantage in the last period. Zach Nutall led their scoring, with Shavar Reynolds and Bryce Jones providing close support.
TOFAŞ defeated Neptunas 94–79 at Nilüfer TOFAŞ Sports Hall in Bursa, Türkiye, in the sixth game of their EuroCup group campaign. The visitors from Klaipeda, Lithuania, led 29–19 after the opening quarter and 49–43 at half-time. TOFAŞ moved ahead in the third quarter and finished the match with their fifth group victory.[1], [2]
The hosts led 52–51 during the third period and extended their advantage to 56–51. Neptunas responded with a six-point run to retake the lead at 57–56. A Zach Nutall three-pointer put TOFAŞ ahead again at 60–57. The home team entered the final quarter leading 67–59 and widened the gap during the closing period.[1]
Nutall scored 20 points, while Shavar Reynolds and Bryce Jones each contributed 19. Yiğitcan Saybir, Gabe Brown and Jamuni McNeace missed the game through injury. TOFAŞ’s next domestic league match is away to Anadolu Efes on 8 November. The team then visits Trento in Italy on 10 November for its next EuroCup fixture, according to the club’s published schedule.[1]
