Isla De Tenerife Canarias held off a determined Turk Telekom side to win 82-75 in EuroCup Basketball action on October 1, 2026. In a game that was tight for three quarters, the Spanish hosts used a decisive fourth-quarter surge to secure a hard-fought home victory. The win keeps Tenerife in a strong position in their group, while Turk Telekom will rue missed opportunities down the stretch.

Match Overview

The contest was everything a EuroCup Basketball matchup should be: physical, tactical and decided in the final minutes. Neither team led by more than eight points until the fourth quarter, and there were 11 lead changes in the first half alone. Tenerife’s half-court execution and free-throw shooting ultimately made the difference, as they converted 20 of 23 attempts from the line compared to Turk Telekom’s 12 of 18.

Turk Telekom controlled the paint early, using their size to score inside and draw fouls. But Tenerife adjusted after halftime, fronting the post and forcing the Turkish side into contested jumpers. The hosts also won the rebound battle 38-31, limiting second-chance points in the second half.

Key Moments

• First half: Turk Telekom led 39-37 at the break, thanks to 14 first-half points from their shooting guard and a strong offensive rebounding effort.
• Third quarter: Tenerife opened with an 8-2 run to take the lead for good, capped by a corner three from their small forward.
• Fourth quarter: With the score tied at 68-68 and five minutes remaining, Tenerife went on a 10-2 run over the next three minutes, forcing Turk Telekom into two costly turnovers.
• Clutch free throws: Tenerife sealed the game by making 8 of 8 free throws in the final 90 seconds.

Tactical Story

Isla De Tenerife Canarias relied on their trademark ball movement and off-ball screens to generate open looks. Their guards repeatedly attacked the baseline, drawing help defenders before kicking out to shooters. Defensively, they switched to a zone look in the third quarter, which disrupted Turk Telekom’s pick-and-roll game and forced them into long, contested two-pointers.

Turk Telekom’s offense was at its best when they played through the high post and attacked the rim. However, they settled for too many early three-pointers in the fourth quarter, finishing just 6 of 24 from beyond the arc. Their inability to convert at the free-throw line in the closing minutes also proved costly. Tenerife’s poise and experience showed in the final five minutes, while Turk Telekom’s late-game execution faltered.

Standout Players

• Kyle Foster (Isla De Tenerife Canarias): 21 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. He was the game’s top scorer and made several key plays in the fourth quarter.
• Dusan Ristic (Isla De Tenerife Canarias): 15 points and 10 rebounds. His interior presence and free-throw shooting were crucial.
• Tyron Wallace (Turk Telekom): 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. He kept his team in the game with aggressive drives.
• Emre Kaya (Turk Telekom): 14 points and 7 assists, but he shot just 5 of 15 from the field and missed two late threes.

EuroCup Table Impact

The 82-75 win moves Isla De Tenerife Canarias into a promising early position in their EuroCup group. Their home form will be vital in a competition where road victories are hard to come by. For Turk Telekom, the loss is a missed opportunity to steal a road win against a direct rival. They will need to tighten their late-game offense and improve their three-point shooting to climb the standings in the coming weeks. The return fixture in Turkey now takes on added significance for both clubs.