May 20, 2013
Regular Season Game 7 - December 06, 2006 CET: 19:15 Local time: 20:15 - ABDI IPEKÇI SPORTS HALL
Fenerbahce Ulker 64 - 74 CSKA Moscow

Records

Ave.   Ave.
0-0 Final Four 0-0
0-0 Playoffs 0-0
0-0 Top 16 0-0
0-0 Regular Season 1-0
2-4 Overall 5-1

Referees

Crew Chief
PITSILKAS, NIKOLAOS, Greece
Referee
SUTULOVIC, ZORAN, Montenegro
Umpire
PEREZ PIZARRO, EMILIO, Spain

Team Stats

Ave.   Ave.
74.0 Points 76.8
31.7 Rebounds 32.3
7.7 O. Rebounds 6.5
24.0 D. Rebounds 25.8
8.5 Assists 13.5
10.3 Steals 11.8
1.7 Blocks 2.0
15.2 Turnovers 12.2
53.0 % 2PT 56.7 %
32.2 % 3PT 38.8 %
75.9 % FT 76.2 %
71.0 Index 93.5
Team Stats - Fenerbahce Ulker
Team Stats - CSKA Moscow

Player Stats

Ave.   Ave.
16.3 / KAMBALA, K. Points 14.5 / LANGDON, TRAJAN
11.2 / TURKCAN, MIRSAD Rebounds 5.8 / Andersen
2.8 / TURKCAN, MIRSAD OR 1.5 / Andersen
8.3 / TURKCAN, MIRSAD DR 4.7 / LANGDON, TRAJAN
4.3 / SOLOMON, WILLIE Assists 4.5 / Papaloukas
1.5 / Onan Steals 2.0 / VANTERPOOL, DAVID
0.5 / TURKCAN, MIRSAD Blocks 0.5 / Andersen
4.5 / SOLOMON, WILLIE Turnovers 2.5 / Papaloukas
64.3 % / MRSIC, DAMIR 2PT 100.0 % / Kurbanov
100.0 % / KAMBALA, K. 3PT 75.0 % / Andersen
100.0 % / Savas FT 100.0 % / Kurbanov
18.5 / TURKCAN, MIRSAD Index 17.8 / LANGDON, TRAJAN
Team Roster - Fenerbahce Ulker
Team Roster - CSKA Moscow

THE TAKE

Two Euroleague teams whose players know each other well face off in Group C when reigning champion CSKA Moscow visits Fenerbahce Ulker in Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday. Many of Fenerbahce's players were on the Ulker teams that CSKA faced sixtimes in the last twoseasons. This season, CSKA (5-1) downed previously undefeated Winterthur FCB 76-57 last week to take part of first place in Group C. Fenerbahce edged Eldo Napoli 78-83 on the road behind 29 points from Kaspars Kambala (16.3 ppg.) and 21 boards from Mirsad Turkcan (9.5 ppg., 11.2 rpg.), the All-time Euroleague leading rebounder. In fact, Turkcan leads the rebounds standings once again this season, while Kambala is the eighth-best scorer in the competition. Both players lead a solid Fenerbahce frontcourt which also feature up-and-coming centers Semih Erden (5.7 ppg.) and Oguz Savas (3.5 ppg.), as well as power forward Ira Clark (3.5 rpg.). Turkcan will have to get outside to stop Matjaz Smodis (12.6 ppg.), one of the best-shooting big men in the competition, while Kambala and Clark will have a tough mission to slow David Andersen (12.5 ppg.), who fired in 3 triples on his way to 21 points against Barcelona last week. Aleksey Savrasenko (7 ppg.) and Tomas Van den Spiegel (2 ppg.) are ready to offer speed and intimidation at the center spot for CSKA, too. Obviously, Fenerbahce has to worry about All-Euroleague guard Theodoros Papaloukas (10.8 ppg., 4.5 apg.), who has started this season the way he ended it last year - dominating any game off the CSKA bench. Papaloukas runs the CSKA offense playing at any perimeter spot as part of a dynamic offense in which J.R. Holden (9 ppg.), Trajan Langdon (14.5 ppg.) and David Vanterpool (7 ppg.) play crucial roles in giving teams headaches when it comes to matching their versatility and defense. Omer Onan (4.7 ppg.), however, seems to be a good fit to play defense on Papaloukas due to his athleticism and speed. Langdon will test his shooting skills against legendary scorer Ibrahim Kutluay (14.5 ppg.), while Vanterpool will try to slow Will Solomon (11.5 ppg.), who needs to show all his talent against CSKA if Fenerbahce wants to have a good chance in this game. Damir Mrsic (10.2 ppg.), who played a crucial role to make Fenerbahce beat Napoli in overtime, may well be the x-factor for the hosts, while Anton Ponkrashov (4.2 ppg., 80% 2FG) and Nikita Kourbanov may have an impact, too, on CSKA's side. CSKA can expect a tough game in Istanbul from a Fenerbahce side tat feels itself on the brink of busting out to show all its talent.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Euroleague.net

Quotes Head Coaches

ORS, AYDIN
Fenerbahce Ulker
"We are going to have the toughest challange of our group against CSKA Moscow. This is the last game of the first half of the group matches and we heavily need to win. The Russian side is really one of the best teams of the league this year and was purely the best last season. They have many very experienced and talented stars, and Theodoros Papaloukas, Trajan Langdon, David Vanterpool, Matjas Smodis, David Andersen are just a few of them. Our defensive resistence will be the key for us. Smodis and Andersen is really extraordinary big guys who we have to take care of, not only inside, but behind the three-point line, too. They have a very experienced and talented coach in Ettore Messina. But those aren't reasons to be afraid of CSKA. We have plenty of stars oin our team who can change the destiny of a game easily. And of ourse, I’m sure our perfect fans are going to fill Abdi Ipekci to support us as our sixth player."
MESSINA, ETTORE
CSKA Moscow
"Fenerbahce Ulker won two our of the last three games they have played in the Euroleague. That gave the team some confidence and they are much better now in terms of togetherness. We hope to play well in Istanbul. We know that the rival has some good shooters, but they can also play strong inside."

Players

ERDEN, SEMIH
Fenerbahce Ulker
"We are going to play the last conqueror of the Euroleague. CSKA Moscow is really a big team in terms of players, coach and point of view on basketball. They are playing always for the top and this is what we are trying to be, too. CSKA is a good example for us. We have big respect for them, but of course, the game is different. We need to win this game for two reasons. The first one is to strengthen our chances for the next round. And the second one is to show that we are a very good team too, one that can beat the champions."
PAPALOUKAS, THEODOROS
CSKA Moscow
"For us, it is very important to get back on track after our Russian League loss in Kazan. We should be confident and show a balanced game in Istanbul. It is not going to be easy, but we have to give our best to win this game."
Matjaz Smodis - CSKA Moscow CSKA Moscow used a third-quarter defensive crackdown to execute a turnaround from 37-31 halftime deficit on the way to a 64-74 win over Fenerbahce Ulker on Wednesday night in Istanbul, Turkey. Matjaz Smodis scored a season-high 21 points to lead the defending Euroleague champs to their fourth straight win as CSKA improved to 6-1 at the midway point of the season. CSKA took a half-game lead in Group C over Winterthur Barcelona, which hosts Aris TT Bank on Thursday night. Fenerbahce dropped to 2-5. It was Fenerbahce that was the stronger side in the early going, but CSKA held the hosts to10 third-quarter points to go on top. Back-to-back Damir Mrsic threes got Fenerbahce within 3 early in the fourth quarter, but Smodis scored the game's next 7 points as CSKA put the game away for good. Theo Papaloukas was perfect from the field on the way to 15 points and 8 assists, while Trajan Langdon added 8 points and 7 rebounds. Mrsic led Fenerbahce with 18 points on 6-for-10 three-point shooting, Eddie Badsen had 12 points and 5 assists in his Euroleague debut, Kaspars Kambala added 11 and Mirsad Turkcan finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds against his former team.

CSKA got off to an impressive start with strong defense and offensive rebounds to take an early lead. Langdon drilled a three-pointer after just 13 seconds and when David Vanterpool penetrated inside for a layup, CSKA led 2-7. A Turkcan three followed by new forward Basden's first Euroleague points on a baseline jumper tied things up. Defense prevailed for the next few minutes until Mrsic drilled a three-pointer. After another Basden jumper, Mrsic hit from downtown again to gave the home team its first lead, 15-14. Kambala and Omer Onan led a defensive charge that held CSKA to score just 3 points in the last five minutes of the first quarter and Onan dished an assist of Turkcan that gave the hosts a 17-15 lead after 10 minutes.

Damir Mrsic - Fenerbahce UlkerFenerbahce started the second quarter feeling good as Mrsic made his third three of the game from the left side to extend the Fenerbahce lead to 21-15. Papaloukas and Smodis tried to keep CSKA in the game but Fenerbahce's defense got tougher minute by minute. On the other end, young Hakan Demirel put the home team up by 9 after he grabbed a rebound and moved outside to score a three. Kambala’s effective inside game kept Fenerbahce ahead despite CSKA's resurgence. Kambala made another layup over Alexei Savrasenko to put Fener up 8 points in the final minute, but Thomas Van Den Spiegel's dunk with 5 seconds left in the period ended the first half with Fenerbahce ahead 37-31.

CSKA came out with increased defensive pressure both inside and outside. Langdon's jumper cut the difference to 39-37 after a few minutes and a J.R. Holden three from the right side of the floor made it 44-43 midway through the period. A minute later, Smodis put CSKA ahead and the visitors remained ahead for the rest of the quarter, using three pointers from Papaloukas and Holden to cap a 10-20 third quarter and go into the last quarter leading 47-51.

A panic-stricken Fenerbahce tried to comeback, but things didn’t work out. CSKA remained strong on defense, especially inside with Van Den Spiegel, who found the recipe to stop Kambala. Savrasenko's layup made it 47-55 and David Andersen made one of two free throws to increase the lead to 9. But two quick threes from Mrsic ignited the Fenerbahce fans as the hosts closed to within 53–56. But Smodis was the answer for CSKA. He scored 7 points in a row, including a pair of three-pointers to make the score 53-63. He added free throws to increase the gap to 13 points. Holden's jumper at with two minutes remaining gave CSKA its biggest lead, 55-69 and the visitors held on for their fourth straight win, 64-74.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Gokhan Ture, Istanbul
Referees: PITSILKAS, NIKOLAOS (GRE), SUTULOVIC, ZORAN (MNE), PEREZ PIZARRO, EMILIO (ESP)
Attendance: 5200
By Quarter1234
Fenerbahce Ulker17201017
CSKA Moscow15162023
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Fenerbahce Ulker17374764
CSKA Moscow15315174
Head coach: ORS, AYDIN
Fenerbahce Ulker
# Player Min Pts 2FG
M-A
 3FG
M-A
 FT
M-A
 Rebounds As St To Bl Fouls PIR
O D T Fv Ag Cm Rv
4 DEMIREL, HAKAN 6:30 3   1/2   2 1 3           1   4
6 TURKCAN, MIRSAD 32:00 10 1/5 1/3 5/8 1 10 11 1 1 2 2   4 5 15
7 ONAN, OMER 14:45 2 1/3 0/1         1       1 2   -3
8 BASAK, RASIM DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
9 ERDEN, SEMIH DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10 KUTLUAY, IBRAHIM 29:00 5 1/3 1/6         1   2   1 2 2 -4
11 SAVAS, OGUZ 10:00 2 1/2       1 1         1   1 2
12 MRSIC, DAMIR 33:30 18   6/10     1 1 1   3     2 1 12
13 CLARK, IRA 8:00 1 0/2   1/2   2 2           2 2  
15 KAMBALA, KASPARS 30:00 11 5/9   1/2 2 5 7 3   1   2 4 4 13
16 MUTAF, CAN MAXIM DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
23 BASDEN, EDDIE 36:15 12 4/5 1/2 1/2 1 4 5 5 4 2     1 2 22
Team                                
Totals 200:00 64 13/29 10/24 8/14 6 24 30 12 5 10 2 5 18 17 61
44.8% 41.7% 57.1%
Min: Minutes played; Pts: Points; 2FG M-A: 2-point Field Goals (Made-Attempted); 3FG M-A: 3-point Field Goals (Made-Attempted); FT M-A: Free Throws (Made-Attempted); Rebounds: O (Offensive), D (Defensive), T (Total); As: Assists; St: Steals; To: Turnovers; Bl: Blocks (Fv: In Favor / Ag: Against); Fouls: Cm (Commited), Rv (Received); PIR: Performance Index Rating
Head coach: MESSINA, ETTORE
CSKA Moscow
# Player Min Pts 2FG
M-A
 3FG
M-A
 FT
M-A
 Rebounds As St To Bl Fouls PIR
O D T Fv Ag Cm Rv
4 PAPALOUKAS, THEODOROS 25:15 15 1/1 2/2 7/8   1 1 8 1 3     3 5 23
5 KURBANOV, NIKITA DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 SMODIS, MATJAZ 29:30 21 2/7 4/7 5/8 4   4 1   2   1 3 4 13
9 VANTERPOOL, DAVID 29:30 6 2/5 0/1 2/2 1 2 3 6 1 2     4 2 8
10 HOLDEN, J.R. 33:15 8 1/4 2/4     1 1 3 2       1   8
11 PASHUTIN, ZAKHAR 2:00     0/2     1 1       1        
13 ANDERSEN, DAVID 13:30 4 1/4   2/4 2   2 1       1   2 3
14 SAVRASENKO, ALEKSEY 21:45 6 3/7     3 2 5 3     2   1 1 12
18 PONKRASHOV, ANTON DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
20 VORONTSEVICH, ANDREY DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
21 LANGDON, TRAJAN 30:00 8 1/2 2/7     7 7 1 2 1       3 14
22 VAN DEN SPIEGEL, TOMAS 15:15 6 3/4       3 3       2   5 1 6
Team           1 1 2               2
Totals 200:00 74 14/34 10/23 16/22 11 18 29 23 6 8 5 2 17 18 89
41.2% 43.5% 72.7%
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Head Coaches

ORS, AYDIN
Fenerbahce Ulker
"As Fenerbahce Ulker, our philosophy is the same whoever we play against: we always play to win. In the first 25 minutes of the game, we proved that we can beat CSKA Moscow. But in the remaining minutes of the game we started to struggle against the experienced stars of the opponent. The percentages are nearly similiar on all the details of the stats but their only difference is on the asssits. What makes the difference is they know very well how to share the ball. And I think this is the only difference between the two teams. I'm sad because if we had won the game, we would have been more lucky in the next games. I congratulate CSKA Moscow and their talented coach Ettore Messina for their win."
MESSINA, ETTORE
CSKA Moscow
"We are very happy for the win. Because we knew that we were coming to Istanbul to challenge a good team which is in a good mood right now. We knew we were fighting with a very motivated team, getting in better shape by playing together. On the other hand, we lost our last league game away against Unics Kazan. Because of that, in the first two quarters, we were very nervous on offense. We were playing impatiently and making mistakes. And Fenerbahce Ulker was playing well inside and outside, balancing the game very well in the first half. In the second half, we played better defense but more importantly, we relaxed on offense and we found important shots by everybody. I think in the end offensive rebounds were very important for us to win the game. I wish the best for Fenerbahce Ulker to make the Top 16."

Players

MRSIC, DAMIR
Fenerbahce Ulker
"We stood to the challenge very well. We prepared the game well enough because we knew that it was going to be a very hard duel against CSKA Moscow. I think we played very good in the first half. We made some easy mistakes in the beginning of the second half. And if you make that kind of easy mistakes and if your opponent is experienced like CSKA Moscow you can not handle it."
PAPALOUKAS, THEODOROS
CSKA Moscow
"It was a very hard game for us after we lost our last game in the Russian League away. Fenerbahce played very clever in the first half. In the second half, we moved the ball well in offense and I think we won quite easy then. I think we played good defense tonight. Eveybody played good in defense. I think Fenerbahce played an excellent first half. But they were upset later and psyschologically went down."
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