Fenerbahce Ulker stole victory in Thessaloniki


Fenerbahce Ulker stole victory in Thessaloniki
Willie Solomon led the winners with 23 points
15-02-2008 01:00

Fenerbahce Ulker started the Top 16 in style by downing Aris TT Bank 88-96 on the road in Thessaloniki, Greece on Thursday in the Group E opener for both teams. Fenerbahce ties Tau Ceramica for the top spot in Group E at 1-0, while Aris and Lietuvos Rytas are 0-1.
 
Willie Solomon led the winners with 23 points. Emir Preldzic added 13, Semih Erden has 12 while Tarence Kinsey and Damir Kaan each got 10 for Fenerbahce. Jeremiah Massey and Bracey Wright each had 17 points for Aris while Darius Washington and a recovered Reyshawn Terry added 16 apiece.
 
The sellout crowd in Thessaloniki included former Fenerbahce Ulker star Ibrahim Kutluay.
 
Fenerbahce managed to stop Massey in the early going, while Savas, Solomon and a dominant Asik allowed the guests to get a 21-29 lead after 10 minutes. Massey shined in the second quarter, especially in defense, while a 7-0 run that Washington capped with a triple tied it at 39-39. Solomon and Kinsey allowed Fenerbahce to get a 43-50 halftime edge.
 
Kinsey and an outstanding Erden allowed Fenerbahce to get a 51-64 margin midway through the third quarter. Massey and Washington fueled the hosts' comeback, while a close jumper by Giorgios Kalaitzis tied the game, 77-77, with less than 4 minutes to go.
 
Preldzic and Solomon took over in crunch time whole free throws by Kaan sealed the outcome, 82-89, in the final 2 minutes.

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