Goztepe escaped with a 90-88 road win over Konya Buyuksehir in the Turkish Basketball First League on October 25, 2026, surviving a frantic final possession to claim a two-point victory. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than eight points and the outcome hanging on late free throws and a missed buzzer-beater.

Match overview

Konya Buyuksehir started brightly and led 23-21 after the first quarter, but Goztepe responded with a 24-point second period to take a narrow halftime lead. The teams traded runs in the third quarter, and the fourth turned into a tense, physical battle. Goztepe’s composure at the free-throw line in the final minute proved decisive.

• Final score: Konya Buyuksehir 88, Goztepe 90
• Quarter scores: 23-21, 20-24, 25-22, 20-23
• Competition: Turkish Basketball First League
• Date: October 25, 2026

Back-and-forth battle

The first half was a showcase of contrasting styles. Konya Buyuksehir attacked the paint and used their size to create second-chance points, while Goztepe relied on quick ball movement and perimeter shooting. The visitors’ 24-point second quarter gave them a 45-43 halftime edge, but the game remained wide open.

Konya reclaimed the lead in the third quarter behind a 25-point period, with their interior scoring and offensive rebounding causing problems. Goztepe stayed within striking distance, though, and entered the fourth quarter trailing by just one. The stage was set for a tense finish.

Late-game drama

The fourth quarter was played at a playoff-like intensity. Both teams traded baskets, and neither could create separation. With under a minute remaining, Goztepe converted a pair of free throws to take a two-point lead. Konya had a chance to tie or win on the final possession, but a contested three-pointer rimmed out as time expired.

Goztepe’s execution in the final two minutes was the difference. The visitors protected the ball, made the right passes against Konya’s pressure, and knocked down their free throws. Konya, meanwhile, was left ruing a few missed opportunities at the line and a couple of defensive breakdowns that allowed Goztepe to score easy baskets in transition.

Standout performers

Cihan Aydin led Goztepe with a steady scoring performance, mixing drives with mid-range jumpers and making smart decisions down the stretch. Onur Kaya was instrumental on the defensive end, contesting shots and forcing Konya into difficult looks in the final quarter. Efe Cetinkaya provided a lift off the bench, hitting timely shots and helping Goztepe match Konya’s physicality inside.

For Konya Buyuksehir, Deniz Arslan was the top scorer and a consistent threat in the paint, while Mert Yildiz controlled the boards and gave the hosts extra possessions. Arslan’s scoring kept Konya in the game, but the hosts could not get the final stop they needed. The missed buzzer-beater will sting, but Konya’s overall performance showed they can compete with the league’s stronger sides.

What the result means

The 90-88 win gives Goztepe an important road victory in the Turkish Basketball First League standings. Road wins are especially valuable in a competitive league, and Goztepe’s late-game execution will be a confidence boost. The visitors showed they can handle pressure and make winning plays when the game is on the line.

Konya Buyuksehir will take encouragement from the fight they showed, but the loss is a missed opportunity. In a league where every game can affect playoff seeding, losing a two-point decision at home is painful. Konya will need to improve their late-game free-throw shooting and defensive communication as they look to bounce back in the next round.