Alimpijević Downs Barać for Second Time in Four Days, Beşiktaş Reach EuroCup Final!

Just as they did three days prior, the Istanbul-based Black Eagles triumphed over their city rivals.

Brinton Lemar spearheaded Beşiktaş's charge to the final with 18 points, supported by Devon Dotson's 13. Jonah Mathews and Ante Žižić each contributed 12 points.

For the opposition, Malachi Flynn was the top scorer with 16 points. Trevion Williams recorded a double-double with 12 points and as many rebounds, while Caleb Homesley also reached double figures with ten points.

In a clash between two Serbian coaches, Dušan Alimpijević, the Serbian national team coach, once again emerged victorious. He defeated his counterpart Marko Barać for the second time in two games, guiding Beşiktaş to within touching distance of the EuroCup title.

The majority of the game was a closely contested battle, with the visitors holding a slim one-point lead at halftime (37-36). However, the third quarter proved decisive, as Beşiktaş outscored their opponents 26-20. They maintained this advantage until the end, securing their second victory over the same rival in four days.

In the grand final, Beşiktaş will face the winner of the other semifinal between Turk Telekom and Bourg, with the Turkish club currently holding an advantage after the first leg.

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