Hezonja scores 37 points to lead Croatia past Turkey in friendly

Mario Hezonja scored 37 points and made a crucial three-pointer as Croatia defeated Turkey 95-94 in a friendly match held in Hamburg. Hezonja shot 11-for-17 from the field, contributing six rebounds and four assists. Dario Šarić added 16 points, while Karlo Matković contributed 12. Turkey's Ömer Yurtseven and Malachi Flynn each scored 18 points, but the team played without Alperen Şengün and Tarık Biberović. This game serves as preparation for Croatia ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window.

• 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Hezonja scored 37 points and hit the decisive …