Analysis · Eurocup, round 5
Bahcesehir survive Cedi Osman's 30 to edge PAOK 84-81
PAOK won the third and fourth quarters behind Osman, but Malachi Flynn's 28 points and a big second quarter kept Bahcesehir College Istanbul on 4-1.
GF, PAOK · Bahcesehir 84-81 PAOK
Cedi Osman
- Points
- 30
- Rebounds
- 5
- Assists
- 3
- Threes
- 5/11
- PIR
- 30
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-27
How Bahcesehir held off PAOK's fourth-quarter push
Bahcesehir survived a closing push from PAOK, who won the fourth quarter 23-21, to take the game 84-81. The final margin of three points was the cushion the home side had left at the buzzer.
Cedi Osman drove the visitors' response, finishing with 30 points in 29 minutes and a PIR of 30. He did not miss inside the arc, went 4/4 on two-pointers and made 7 of his 8 free throws.
PAOK kept closing the gap through the second half, yet never drew level on the scoreboard at the end. Bahcesehir's earlier work, and Malachi Flynn's scoring, proved just enough.
| Quarter | Bahcesehir | PAOK |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 26 | 23 |
| Q2 | 26 | 17 |
| Q3 | 11 | 18 |
| Q4 | 21 | 23 |
Bahcesehir built the win in the second quarter
The decisive stretch came in the second quarter, which Bahcesehir won 26-17 after taking the first 26-23. That spell gave them the lead that PAOK spent the rest of the night chasing.
The game then turned sharply in the third quarter. Bahcesehir managed only 11 points while PAOK scored 18, and the visitors carried that momentum into the fourth.
PAOK's bench helped fuel the comeback. Marcus Foster scored 20 points in 28 minutes, shooting 7/10 inside, while Kyle Alexander went 6/6 for 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Malachi Flynn's 28 points carried Bahcesehir
Malachi Flynn led Bahcesehir with 28 points in 28 minutes, matching Osman's output almost shot for shot. He shot 6/10 on two-pointers, 4/10 from three and 4/5 from the line.
He also added 4 assists and 3 steals without a single turnover, for a PIR of 25. That fits his profile: Flynn ranked third of 151 rated Eurocup players by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026, averaging 17.6 points.
Marcquise Reed gave him support off the bench with 17 points on 6/9 inside. Tyler Cavanaugh scored 11 without missing a shot, and Trevion Williams added 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman (PAOK) | 30 | 30 |
| Malachi Flynn (Bahcesehir) | 28 | 25 |
| Marcus Foster (PAOK) | 20 | 17 |
| Kyle Alexander (PAOK) | 12 | 16 |
| Marcquise Reed (Bahcesehir) | 17 | 15 |
| Tyler Cavanaugh (Bahcesehir) | 11 | 11 |
What the result means for Bahcesehir and PAOK in the Eurocup
The win lifts Bahcesehir to 4-1 and fourth of 32 teams, while PAOK drop to 3-2 and tenth. Aris and Napoli lead at 4-0, with Hapoel Jerusalem third at 3-0.
Bahcesehir's form now reads W, W, W, L, W, and they host ratiopharm ulm on 3 November 2026. A home side that lost the second half will want a steadier finish next time.
PAOK's form reads W, W, L, W, L after a defeat in which Osman scored 30. They face Roma Basketball on the same date, 3 November 2026.
Statistics are taken from the official box score. TeamKeys Rating and season averages refer to the 2025/2026 Eurocup season.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of Bahcesehir vs PAOK?
Bahcesehir College Istanbul beat PAOK Thessaloniki 84-81 at home in round 5 of the 2026/2027 Eurocup on 27 October 2026. The quarters finished 26-23, 26-17, 11-18 and 21-23, so PAOK won the second half without catching up.
Who was top scorer in Bahcesehir vs PAOK?
Cedi Osman of PAOK was top scorer with 30 points in 29 minutes. He went 4/4 on two-pointers, 5/11 from three and 7/8 at the line, adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, but PAOK still lost 84-81.
How did Malachi Flynn play against PAOK?
Malachi Flynn led Bahcesehir with 28 points in 28 minutes, shooting 6/10 inside, 4/10 from three and 4/5 from the line. He added 4 assists and 3 steals without a turnover. In 2025/2026 he ranked third of 151 Eurocup players by TeamKeys Rating.
Who do Bahcesehir and PAOK play next in the Eurocup?
Both teams return on 3 November 2026. Bahcesehir, fourth of 32 at 4-1 after beating PAOK 84-81, face ratiopharm ulm. PAOK, tenth at 3-2 with a form line of W, W, L, W, L, take on Roma Basketball.
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