Fenerbahce Beko has taken a commanding 1-0 lead in the Turkish Basketball Super League Finals after defeating rivals Besiktas Fibabanka 94-76 in Game 1 at home. The EuroLeague and domestic league reigning champions showcased their dominance, with four players scoring in double-digits to secure the victory. Khem Birch led the scoring for Fenerbahce with 15 points and 6 rebounds, supported by Wade Baldwin IV who contributed 14 points and 5 assists. Errick McCollum and Metecan Birsen combined for 25 points, further solidifying Fenerbahce's offensive power.

For Besiktas, who had previously surprised many by eliminating Anadolu Efes in the Semi-Finals, Derek Needham was the top scorer with 14 points and 5 assists. The game also saw a notable incident when Besiktas’ head coach Dusan Alimpijevic was ejected in the third period. This occurred after he collected his second technical foul of the night, stemming from calling a timeout and then immediately trying to deny it. His first technical foul had been issued in the first quarter after he entered the court.

The path to the finals saw both teams navigate intense playoff series. In the Quarterfinals, Fenerbahce Beko defeated Turk Telekom 2-1 (89-68, 77-85, 101-94), while Besiktas Fibabanka swept Galatasaray 2-0 (91-75, 107-85). Other Quarterfinal results included Bahcesehir Koleji upsetting Tofas 2-1, and Anadolu Efes overcoming Mersin Spor 2-0.

Moving into the Semifinals, Fenerbahce Beko secured their spot in the Finals by sweeping Bahcesehir Koleji 3-0 (93-76, 91-89, 93-84). Besiktas Fibabanka’s journey was more arduous, as they clinched their finals berth in a thrilling five-game series against Anadolu Efes, winning 3-2 (87-90, 97-70, 87-94, 64-75, 82-75). With Fenerbahce now holding a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-five Finals, the series promises more high-stakes basketball action.