Bryce Jones and a 30-point fourth quarter carry Tofas past Manisa

How did Tofas beat Manisa 71-69?

Tofas beat Biotekno Korfez Basket 71-69 by winning the fourth quarter 30-15, overturning a deficit they had carried through every break.

Manisa edged the first quarter 20-19, then held Tofas to 7 points in the second while scoring 15 themselves. They took the third 19-15 as well, leaving the visitors with plenty to do in the final period.

Tofas answered with 30 points in the fourth, the highest total either side produced in any quarter. That burst was just enough, and the 2-point margin held to the end.

Bryce Jones: 25 points and 10 rebounds for Tofas

Bryce Jones was the decisive player, finishing with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in 33 minutes for the best PIR of the game at 28.

His shooting was efficient from every range: 5/9 inside the arc, 4/6 from three and 3/3 at the free-throw line. The only blemish on his line was 3 turnovers.

Terrell Carter II supported him with 11 points on 5/7 two-point shooting, plus 2 steals and 2 blocks in 20 minutes. Zach Nutall added 9 points and 5 assists from the bench.

Why did Manisa lose after leading for three quarters?

Manisa lost because their scoring stalled in the fourth quarter, where they managed 15 points while conceding 30.

Oscar Cluff was their most productive player, scoring 15 points with 11 rebounds on 6/8 inside the arc. He committed no turnovers and finished with a PIR of 21 in 28 minutes.

The bench gave them plenty, led by Alex Reese with 14 points in 12 minutes and a perfect 3/3 from three. Berk Akin added 10 points in 13 minutes, while Mert Akay contributed 4 assists and 3 steals.

Turkish BSL standings: where Manisa and Tofas sit after round 4

The standings list Manisa sixth and Tofas seventh of 17, with both teams on a 2-1 record.

Manisa's form line reads W, W, L, while Tofas show W, L, W. On wins and losses there is nothing between the two sides, with only their ranking separating them.

Who do Manisa and Tofas play next?

Manisa face Anadolu Efes on 25 October 2026, while Tofas meet Aliaga Petkim Spor on the same date.

For Manisa, the aim will be to sustain the defence that held Tofas to 7 points in the second quarter. Tofas will want a sharper start than the 19 and 7 points they posted in the opening two quarters here.