Conor Morgan had the final word in Bologna. His last-second three-pointer snatched a 103–101 EuroLeague victory for Beşiktaş on Friday, turning a game Virtus had largely controlled into one of Round 9’s most dramatic finishes.
The home side led 54–47 at half-time and still held a 74–70 advantage after three quarters. Beşiktaş refused to go away, winning the final period 33–27 before Morgan delivered the decisive shot. The Turkish club’s match report confirmed the late three that settled it.
Lonnie Walker IV supplied the firepower that made the finish possible. He scored 30 points, comfortably Beşiktaş’s leading total, while Scottie Wilbekin added 16. David DeJulius and Wenyen Gabriel chipped in with 11 each, and Morgan finished on 10. It was an offence with enough contributors to stay within striking distance even when Virtus looked the steadier side.
Virtus had answers for much of the night. Derrick Alston Jr led the hosts with 19 points, Trevion Frazier scored 15 and Will Moore Jr added 13. Kevin Kokila and Marcus Carr each reached 11. The official Virtus score report shows just how much Bologna had invested in a lead that ultimately slipped away.
The sting for Virtus was not simply the last shot. Coach Alex Mumbrú acknowledged that his team had played well for 38 minutes, then lost control of Beşiktaş’s perimeter shooting and made poor attacking decisions late. His post-match assessment was pointed: a promising performance is worth little if the closing possessions unravel.
For EuroLeague fantasy managers, Walker’s 30-point outing is the standout individual performance. His scoring load gave Beşiktaş a way back into the contest; Morgan’s winning basket, meanwhile, was the defining basketball moment without necessarily making him the more valuable fantasy option. That distinction matters when assessing players beyond a single highlight.
There is little time for either club to dwell on it. Virtus host Dubai Basketball on 6 November, while Beşiktaş welcome Žalgiris on the same date. Bologna have late-game execution to repair. Beşiktaş leave Italy with a result that looked unlikely for much of the evening — and with Walker’s scoring punch to thank for keeping the door open.
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