Medical Park Trabzonspor put on an offensive clinic in the Basketball Champions League on October 15, 2026, defeating Sabah Baku 100-83. Trabzonspor reached the century mark behind hot three-point shooting and a dominant first half, handing Sabah Baku a difficult road loss in group play.

Match Overview

Trabzonspor controlled the game from the opening tip, using a high-scoring first quarter to establish a lead they would never surrender. Sabah Baku showed flashes of offensive quality, but Trabzonspor’s ball movement, rebounding, and transition attack proved too much. The 17-point margin was a fair reflection of the hosts’ control.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

• First quarter: Medical Park Trabzonspor 28-20
• Second quarter: Medical Park Trabzonspor 25-22
• Third quarter: Medical Park Trabzonspor 23-19
• Fourth quarter: Medical Park Trabzonspor 24-22

Trabzonspor’s first-quarter explosion set the tone. They led 53-42 at halftime and then extended the advantage in the third, never allowing Sabah Baku to cut the deficit below double digits in the final period.

Key Moments

The defining stretch came late in the first quarter when Trabzonspor hit four three-pointers in a span of three minutes, turning a close game into a 28-20 lead. Sabah Baku tried to respond with a pressure defense in the second half, but Trabzonspor’s guards repeatedly broke the press for easy baskets. A fourth-quarter alley-oop punctuated the win and brought the home crowd to its feet.

Standout Players

Kenny Lawson led Trabzonspor with 22 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint and stepping out to hit mid-range jumpers. Dusan Cantekin added 18 points, while the backcourt combined for 35 points and 14 assists. For Sabah Baku, Dontay Caruthers scored 23 points and handed out 6 assists, and the frontcourt chipped in 30 points, but it was not enough to overcome Trabzonspor’s balanced attack.

Tactical Story

Trabzonspor played fast, attacking early in the shot clock and crashing the offensive glass. Defensively, they switched screens and forced Sabah Baku into contested jumpers. Sabah Baku’s offense relied heavily on isolations and pick-and-roll scoring, but Trabzonspor’s help defense rotated well, forcing 16 turnovers that led to easy transition points.

Basketball Champions League Standings and Season Impact

The win strengthens Medical Park Trabzonspor’s position in the Basketball Champions League group standings and adds valuable point differential. Sabah Baku will need to clean up their turnovers and defensive rotations before the next round. The result also gives Trabzonspor confidence as they continue their continental campaign.