Fenerbahce vs Paris

Early on, Fenerbahce struggled to keep up with Paris’s lightning-fast style, as Tiago Splitter’s squad came out like a runaway train, dictating the tempo. But by the end of the first quarter, Fenerbahce started to control the rhythm, gradually shifting the momentum in their favor. Errick McCollum’s standout performance was pivotal, especially in the final moments, where his clutch scoring set the stage for Wade Baldwin’s game-sealing mid-range shot. Nigel Hayes-Davis remained a steady force, Tarik Biberovic drained key three-pointers, Donta Hall contributed solid minutes, and more is expected from Marko Guduric in the upcoming matches.

For Paris, this was a missed chance to steal a vital road win. They started strong, with T.J. Shorts quickly dropping seven points, but the game’s slower pace played into Fenerbahce’s hands. Paris now faces pressure to bounce back in the next game to avoid falling into a deeper hole. Their defensive rebounding, a persistent weakness, needs urgent improvement—Fenerbahce grabbed 19 offensive boards, nearly matching the 20 from their regular-season clash.

Paris’s trio of T.J. Shorts, Nadir Hifi, and Tyson Ward performed well, though Shorts had a quieter night with 17 points. Hifi shone with 21 points, including five tough three-pointers, and Ward chipped in 19. However, the rest of the team struggled to keep up, and without Shorts on the floor, Paris’s offense lacked flow. Their slow play and difficulty finding open shots hurt them, and while their defense was solid, rebounding issues proved costly.