Petkim Spor claimed a narrow 85:81 victory over Denizli Basket in the Turkish Super League on Friday evening. The result ended a difficult run for the hosts, who had lost three of their last four matches before this contest.
Petkim relied heavily on their perimeter shooting, converting nine of their 25 three-point attempts. They also dominated the glass with 34 total rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, which gave them crucial second-chance opportunities.
Denizli Basket kept pace through the air as well, hitting 10 of their 28 three-point shots and earning 18 assists. Their 4 blocks and 6 steals showed defensive activity, but they could not overcome Petkim's rebounding advantage or match their field goal efficiency.
The statistics tell a story of contrasting styles. Petkim shot 35 of 69 from the field and made 6 of 7 free throws, while Denizli managed 31 of 68 from two-point range but went perfect from the line at 9 of 9. The hosts' 9 turnovers compared to the visitors' 8 was relatively even.
For Petkim, this was their first win in five games and lifted them off the bottom of the standings. They now sit 13th with 9 wins from 30 matches, a position that has not improved much all season.
Denizli's single recent result on record was a 98:101 defeat to Fehlt on September 15th, so this match may have been part of an early-season stretch for them as well. The gap between the teams remains close, and neither side has established clear dominance yet.
