Alimpijevic: Some players should show much more respect to the fans

In the eighth week of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi, Beşiktaş beat visiting Bursaspor 76-71 at home. With this win, the team recorded its fourth victory of the league season.

Beşiktaş head coach Dusan Alimpijevic spoke to the media after the match. He said the team's 20 turnovers were unacceptable and that they did not play seriously enough in the second half.

Alimpijevic recalled that they had discussed before the match that Bursaspor would react during the break. For this reason, he stressed that ending the first half in the lead would not decide the result of the game.

He also said that some players should show much more respect to the fans who came to the arena. The coach thanked the fans for their support. He said a large number of people came to the arena and that a great atmosphere was created during the match.

Source: Eurohoops Turkce

Correction (15.11.2026): Beşiktaş beat Bursaspor by a wide margin. replaced by The match ended 76-71. Beşiktaş built an 18-point lead at halftime but could not keep it and won the match by 5 points.; Alimpijevic spoke to beIN Sports after the match. removed.