Fenerbahçe Beko claims second EuroLeague crown: Historic victory in Abu Dhabi!
Fenerbahçe Beko has etched its name into EuroLeague history once again, securing their second-ever championship title by defeating AS Monaco 81-70 in a hard-fought Final Four showdown in Abu Dhabi. Forward Nigel Hayes-Davis was named Final-Four MVP after a dominant performance, marking a historic triumph for the Turkish powerhouse and coach Saras Jasikevicius.
Fenerbahçe Beko has been crowned the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions for the second time in club history, overpowering AS Monaco with an 81-70 victory in the Final Four championship game held in Abu Dhabi. This momentous win, following their 2017 triumph, also marks a significant milestone for head coach Saras Jasikevicius, who secured his first EuroLeague championship as a coach in his sixth Final Four appearance.
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Drink it in, @FBBasketbol, this has been YOUR Season...
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) May 25, 2025
Better find more room in that trophy cabinet 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/66AZsawaJs
The French side, AS Monaco, began the final strong with their starting five of Mike James, Matthew Strazel, Alpha Diallo, Daniel Theis, and Jaron Blossomgame. They quickly established an early lead, surging to a 13-4 advantage. However, Fenerbahçe, led by Devon Hall, Marko Guduric, Bonzie Colson, Nigel Hayes-Davis, and Khem Birch in their starting lineup, steadily brought the game back into contention. Contributions from Tarık Biberovic and Nicolo Melli late in the first quarter saw the Turkish team close the gap, ending the period trailing slightly at 20-18.
Monaco once again started the second quarter with momentum, with Alpha Diallo's long-range shot extending their lead to its largest of the first half at 32-23 with four minutes remaining. Yet, Fenerbahçe found a decisive rhythm in the latter part of the quarter. A critical 12-1 run, fueled by excellent play from Devon Hall, allowed Fenerbahçe to snatch the lead 35-33 in the final seconds before halftime, carrying a narrow advantage into the locker room.
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The second half opened with Marko Guduric extending Fenerbahçe's lead to five points with a three-pointer. While Monaco briefly threatened a comeback, cutting the deficit to a single point (41-42), Fenerbahçe maintained control. A pivotal three-pointer from Guduric and another from Nigel Hayes-Davis helped Fenerbahçe regain composure, entering the final quarter with a 54-51 lead.
Fenerbahçe elevated their physicality in the decisive fourth quarter. A swift 5-0 run, featuring scores from Nigel Hayes-Davis and Wade Baldwin, pushed their lead to its largest of the game at 59-51. With seven minutes left, Errick McCollum's basket-and-one play extended Fenerbahçe's lead to double digits for the first time at 62-51. Despite Monaco's efforts to close the gap in the final minutes, key scores from Guduric and Hall ensured Fenerbahçe held strong. Marko Guduric's crucial three-pointer with just a minute remaining sealed the deal, pushing the lead back to double digits and igniting championship celebrations.
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What a season, what a player! @NIGEL_HAYES is the #F4GLORY MVP 🏆 pic.twitter.com/lKGZf38rve
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) May 25, 2025
Final-Four MVP: Nigel Hayes-Davis
Nigel Hayes-Davis was deservedly named the Final-Four MVP, showcasing an outstanding performance with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and an efficiency rating (PIR) of 30. Marko Guduric was also instrumental for Fenerbahçe, contributing 19 points and 6 rebounds. For AS Monaco, Alpha Diallo was their top scorer with 19 points but fouled out in the final quarter, impacting their late-game efforts.
In the third-place game, an all-Greek battle saw Olympiacos defeat Panathinaikos in a high-scoring affair, 97-93.
