20:13
But Ludwigburg will also throw everything into the balance and work on the surprise. “Our odds weren’t good, but we can’t let that influence us,” stated RIESEN forward Yorman Polas Bartolo after the first game. “It’s all the more important that we do a good job defensively. In defense we have to function even more as a unit in order to control Bonn,” added the 37-year-old.
20:01
However, there was not much time for fine adjustments. Instead, the focus was on regeneration. “The game was as physical as we expected. In addition to the tactical preparation, we have to make sure that we recover as best as possible,” said Tuomas Iisalo. Because the second match will also be played on the Hardtberg, the people of Bonn will again be the favorites in the evening. After all, the Rhinelanders have been unbeaten in 20 home games.
19:53
It was only 48 hours since the first comparison between the two teams, which Bonn won after an intense fight with 80:71. Baskets head coach Tuomas Iisalo was satisfied with many things that his team had implemented on the field. “The energy level and the offensive rebounds were very good,” explained the 40-year-old Finn, but at the same time restricted: “But there was also a lot of room for improvement. In the shots at the basket, in the free throws and in the open threes.”
19:45
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the playoffs of the basketball league! Telekom Baskets Bonn welcome MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg to the second game of this semi-final series. Tip-off in the Telekom Dome is at 8:30 p.m.