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TOFAS beats Galatasaray to extend unbeaten streak

Turkish basketball league's undefeated leaders defeat Galatasaray 97-90

03.12.2017 - Update : 03.12.2017
TOFAS beats Galatasaray to extend unbeaten streak

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA

TOFAS defeated Galatasaray 97-90 during the national basketball super league in Turkey's northwestern Bursa City, to extend their unbeaten streak to nine games.

League leaders were behind by one point at the half, 53-52, but a 27-12 third quarter helped TOFAS to eventually take control of the match.

TOFAS' guard Pierria Henry finished the match with a "triple-double" with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Raymar Morgan scored a game-high 24 points.

For Galatasaray, Dwight Hardy's 21 points were not enough, as the team took their fifth loss of the season.

Here are all the results in league's ninth week so far:

Buyukcekmece - Eskisehir: 72-79

Istanbul BBS - Darussafaka: 75-72

Muratbey Usak - Gaziantep: 67-75

TOFAS - Galatasaray: 97-90

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