Galatasaray defeats Beşiktaş 78-75 to level playoff series at 1-1

In the second match of the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League playoff quarterfinal series, Galatasaray MCT Technic defeated Beşiktaş GAİN 78-75 at home, evening the series at 1-1. According to Anadolu Agency, the crucial derby remained competitive until the final minute.

With Beşiktaş GAİN having won the first match, Galatasaray evened things up by making good use of its home-court advantage. The final match of the best-of-three series will be played in the coming days, and the finalist will be determined.

Since the winners of the series in the playoff system advance to the next stage, the third match—which carries decisive significance for both teams—gained major importance. The rivalry between these two established Turkish basketball clubs continues to command high levels of fan interest.