24.
7:47 p.m
61:52
The North Germans score regularly after the break and repeatedly stress the Berliners with successful throws. But the hosts were not impressed and immediately countered with their own baskets.
23.
7:45 p.m
56:46
Agbakoko loses the rebound duel with Bamba and then reaches into the arms of the Vechta native. Bitter, because the referees decide on a foul by the Berliner. His fourth personal.
22.
19:43
53:46
The threes come after the break! First Bamba scores for the guests, followed by Delow, who can immediately counter from Downtown. But the Vechta team seems to have taken a liking to the throws, so that Brown can hit the next throw from outside.
21.
19:41
50:40
We continue in the capital! Can Vechta still prevent the end of the season or will Berlin jump into the semi-finals?
21.
19:41
Start of 3rd quarter
20.
19:28
Half-time conclusion
After 20 minutes, ALBA Berlin leads 50:40 in the decisive fifth game of the quarter-final playoffs against RASTA Vechta. The Albatrosses were able to build up their lead in the middle of the first quarter, which the guests have not yet been able to catch up with. In what was at times a very fast game, the home team showed good attempts on the offensive with strong attacks towards the ring. But Vechta was always able to fight back and keep the deficit in an area that still appears to be within reach. However, the Vechta team has to correct the many mistakes. Nine turnovers seem like too many (Berlin only has five), as do the five unsuccessful free throws. In addition, 20% (2/10) of downtown is not enough to survive here. If Berlin’s lead remains, the Albatrosses will be in the semi-finals of the playoffs.
20.
19:26
End of 2nd quarter
19.
19:23
47:40
Verge moves into the zone against Roberts and bounces off the opponent. Basically not a foul by the Berliner, but Anne Panther sees it differently. There are two free throws for the RASTA guard, who converts one of them.
18.
19:21
45:39
Shortly before half-time, the Albatrosses lost their rhythm. Throw after throw flies past the ring, which is also due to the guests’ improved defense.
17.
7:20 p.m
45:39
Vechta can further shorten the gap. Since the Berlin system has become a little more static on offense, Parsons can close the gap further through goaltending.
16.
7:15 p.m
42:35
And suddenly it’s the North Germans’ turn again! Hermannsson misses a throw from the middle distance so that Verge on the other side can reduce the score to seven points from outside. A 5-0 run for RASTA, giving Calles his first Time out takes.
16.
19:14
42:32
Martin Hermannsson is really up for it! The Icelander already has eight points and six assists. And that in just over ten minutes on the floor. Vechta has to get this under control if the game is to be turned around.
15.
7:10 p.m
40:27
This is too easy for the people of the capital! Hermannsson can march through the guests’ defense with a lot of speed and skillfully net the lay-up. Again hero reacts with the Time out. His second within a few minutes.
14.
7:08 p.m
37:25
After the break in the conversation, Berlin continues to be accurate. Despite the good defense, Rataj can convert a free three-pointer from the ball.
14.
7:06 p.m
34:23
The many foul whistles, which are completely justified in many actions, ensure that the flow of the game often leaves something to be desired. But in these few phases in which the ball is running, the Albatrosses manage to break away. After a Bean layup, Christian Held has to go Time out ask.
13.
7:04 p.m
29:23
The referees are currently getting a bit off track. Many actions in this physical encounter are whistled very pettily. Berlin’s Agbakoko already has three personal fouls.
12.
19:02
27:23
The replays quickly show that Agbakoko’s foul was in the throwing action. So there are three free throws for Brown. The forward converts all three. That increases the quota.
12.
7:01 p.m
27:20
Agbakoko hugs Brown in the duel, which the referees justifiably whistle. But now the question arises as to whether the foul was during the throwing action or before. The referees are now checking on the TV screen.
12.
7:00 p.m
27:20
The guests leave too much of the free throw line. The North Germans were only able to sink five shots out of nine attempts. Verge in particular is very disappointing with zero out of three. That could make the difference in the end.
11.
18:57
25:19
The second quarter begins in front of the eyes of former Berliner and world and European champion Johannes Thiemann.
11.
18:56
Start of 2nd quarter
10.
6:55 p.m
Quarter conclusion
After the first ten minutes, ALBA Berlin leads against RASTA Vechta with 25:19. In a game marked by many fouls (7:6), the men from the capital were able to pull away easily after just under six minutes. But the guests from the north also knew how to do well offensively in some moments, so the deficit is still within the realm of possibility. If the Vechta team manages to put an end to their inattentiveness, there seems to be something in this final game for advancement.
10.
18:54
End of 1st quarter
9.
18:52
9:15 p.m
Berlin managed to maintain its lead towards the end of the quarter. Vechta currently has five turnovers and has to be careful not to let things slip too much.
8.
6:48 p.m
5:13 p.m
Tibor Pleiß is already on the bench for the guests with two personal fouls. And that after less than five minutes on the record.
7.
6:46 p.m
15:9
There is a first little run from the home team. Berlin went from 8:9 to 15:9 within a very short time. The North Germans are challenged for the first time.
6.
6:46 p.m
12:9
Verge takes a beating in this first section. The guard had already received four fouls in just a few minutes. In general, the fouls already play a certain role on both sides, because both are already over the team foul limit, so that free throws are now created from every defensive foul.
5.
18:42
10:9
So far the teams have been completely on equal terms. So basically like the entire series to date. Neither team can produce a real run in the first few minutes.
4.
6:39 p.m
8:7
Once again, Norris Agbakoko is able to pull freely to the basket and powerfully stuff the ball through the net. The guests are not really at their best on defense, but even more so on offense.
3.
6:38 p.m
6:7
Both teams start this crucial game with a lot of momentum. Vechta was able to take the lead for the first time thanks to a successful Pleiß finish from half-distance.
2.
6:35 p.m
2:0
The home team started the game with a cracking dunking from Agbakoko. With an assist from Hermannsson, the center is free to score the first points of the evening.
1.
18:34
0:0
Let’s go to the capital! The hosts start with Hermannsson, Bean, Mattisseck, Griesel and Agbakoko. Vechta starts with Pandi, Verge Jr., Brown, Bamba and Pleiß. This game is led by Anne Panther, Gentian Cici and Christof Madinger.
1.
18:34
Game start
6:14 p.m
Berlin needs a home win
Last year the Albatrosses already failed in the quarter-finals of the playoffs against Ulm. A new shutdown should definitely be avoided. Otherwise the position of head coach Pedro Calles could also be up for debate. The Spanish coach knew before the series with Vechta that patience and consistency would be crucial. And that will probably also be important today.
6:10 p.m
Semifinals or summer break for Vechta?
For the first time in the club’s history, RASTA Vechta will play an all-important game five in the BBL playoffs. Held consciously shifts the pressure before this duel to the Albatrosses. They have to win, his team can do it. A psychological trick? Possible, but the coach isn’t completely wrong. The semi-finals in the post-season are definitely expected from Berlin, but not at all from Vechta. They should be quite satisfied with the season so far. And the playing time may be extended again by a few games.
6:05 p.m
Thu-or-die on Wednesday evening
A series in the playoffs couldn’t be much more exciting. The Berliners have already fallen behind twice in the series with RASTA and must avoid falling behind again today. Because then the season would end abruptly for the men from the capital. On the other side are the North Germans, who basically have nothing to lose. The RASTA boys were able to surprisingly put a lot of pressure on the runners-up in the main round in this series, so that head coach Christian Held’s team has already achieved something historic.
6:00 p.m
Who will be the opponents of Bamberg Baskets in the semi-finals of the BBL playoffs? This will be decided in this fifth and final game of the series between ALBA Berlin and RASTA Vechta. It starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Uber Arena.
