Fenerbahce faced Turk Telekom in a tense Turkish Cup semi-final, where the game started slowly with Turk Telekom initially leading 7-6. After a rally from Turk Telekom, which created an 8-point lead at one stage, Fenerbahce managed to equalize before half-time but fell behind again as Turk Telekom surged ahead. Returning from the break, Fenerbahce turned the tide with a dominant 14-0 run in the third quarter, ultimately taking control of the match. Although Turk Telekom attempted several comebacks in the final quarter, they were unable to reclaim the advantage, allowing Fenerbahce, coached by Šarūnas Jasikevičius, to secure a place in the Turkish Cup final. Following the match, Šaras remarked on the team's performance, highlighting a need for elevated energy and physicality to succeed in the final after their hard-fought victory over Turk Telekom, acknowledging that their current level of play wouldn't suffice to claim the title without improvement.