Y. Denizli Basket and Göztepe draw in preseason basketball match

Y. Denizli Basket and Göztepe played to a 79-79 draw in their first preseason basketball match held at the PAÜ Arena. The game served as a significant test for Y. Denizli Basket, which recently rebranded from Y. Merkezefendi Belediyesi, ahead of its FIBA Champions League matches scheduled for September.

Y. Denizli Basket controlled the first half, leading 23-20 after the first period and maintaining a 38-37 advantage at halftime. Göztepe responded in the second half, taking a 59-57 lead by the end of the third period. The final quarter remained competitive, resulting in the deadlock. The teams mutually agreed not to play an overtime period.

Key performers for Y. Denizli Basket included Marko Pecarski with 19 points and 9 rebounds, Egemen Güven with 13 points, and Lamont Bailey with 11 points. For Göztepe, Rıfat Aydın recorded 17 points, Eray Aydoğan contributed 16 points, and Emir Arda Sivas provided 10 points and 7 assists. Göztepe's Isaiah Washington did not play due to a minor injury.