Fenerbahce routs Baskonia as Dwight Powell makes debut

Fenerbahce snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating Baskonia 84-65 in EuroLeague action on Thursday. Former NBA center Dwight Powell made his EuroLeague debut for the Istanbul club, recording three points, seven rebounds, and two assists in nearly 14 minutes of play. Talen Horton-Tucker led the Turkish side with 19 points and five rebounds, pacing a commanding home performance that improved Fenerbahce's record to 7-3.

Fenerbahce seized control early with a 20-1 run to close the first quarter, building a 52-32 halftime advantage. Baskonia struggled offensively, shooting just 16% from three-point range and scoring a season-low 65 points despite Kenneth Faried's 10-point, 15-rebound double-double.