Bursaspor stuns Galatasaray 91-87 in overtime

Game recap

Bursaspor pulled off a surprising home win over Galatasaray, edging them 91-87 after overtime in Round 10 of the Turkish Super League. The visitors were missing a key player for the game, and Bursaspor made the most of the opportunity in a tight, fast-paced contest.

The game swung back and forth, especially in the fourth quarter, with both teams exchanging the lead several times. Galatasaray’s backcourt stars made plays all night, but Bursaspor matched them with aggressive penetration and timely shots from their own guards. Regulation ended tied at 77-77, and the hosts carried momentum into the extra period.

In overtime, Bursaspor tightened up on defense and converted crucial baskets inside. Artur Konotsuk finished strong around the rim while Bryant Crawford and Brandon Childress delivered the decisive plays down the stretch. A late Crawford layup sealed the upset and gave Bursaspor a much-needed boost.

Standouts and what’s next

Brandon Childress was the game’s standout, registering a rare triple-double in European play with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Bryant Crawford added 18 points and Artur Konotsuk chipped in 16 for the winners. For Galatasaray, Will Cummings led the scoring with 21 points and Errick McCollum contributed 18; the pair combined for 10-of-30 shooting, which hurt the team in key moments.

With the win Bursaspor improved to 4-6 and will travel to face Turk Telekom next. Galatasaray dropped to 6-4 and is scheduled to host Merkezefendi in the following round. Elsewhere in the league, Bahcesehir beat Manisa 77-70, and Buyukekmece defeated Mersin 88-77.