Galatasaray reaches FIBA Basketball Champions League Final Four
Players of Galatasaray celebrate the winning after the Basketball Champions League second quarterfinal match against ERA Basketball Nymburk at the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 15, 2025. (AA Photo)
Galatasaray has reached the Final Four of the FIBA Basketball Champions League after defeating ERA Nymburk in both legs of their quarterfinal matchup.
Galatasaray delivered an impressive performance throughout the game, with James Palmer being the standout player.
The match started with both teams exchanging baskets, and Nymburk briefly taking a lead. However, Galatasaray responded strongly, managing to tie the game at 22-22 by the end of the first quarter, finishing the first half with a 46-40 lead.
Despite facing challenges in the second half, particularly following the injury of Gray, Galatasaray extended its lead, reaching a 12-point advantage by the 32nd minute. Nymburk, however, struggled to keep up, and Galatasaray sealed the game with a 90-74 victory.
Palmer’s performance was exceptional, scoring 24 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and providing five assists. His all-around display earned him the MVP award for the Round of 16, which was presented to him before the game by Can Natan, Galatasaray’s basketball operations manager.
