15:56
The focus is on the two point guards, Prentiss Hubb from the RIESEN and DeWayne Russel, who impress with their different playing styles. While Hubb stands out with his 1.91 meter stature and his preference for distance throws, the eleven centimeter smaller Russel is one of the fastest players in the BBL. Both excel at crunch time and leadership. In scoring, Hubb is second in the league with an average of 18.6 points, Russel follows in third place with 17.8 points. The two will try to lead their teams to victory again today.
15:49
Of course, as hosts, the Oldenburgs go into the game with the tailwind of the fans. That’s not the only reason why the GIANT are outsiders. With regard to the cup record, they also have to lag behind the competition, because they are the only team in the top four that has not yet been able to win a cup title.
15:39
Today’s duel is also a premiere: Apart from the BBL main round, the two teams have not faced each other in the playoffs or in the BBL Cup. Both teams go into the game with a tailwind as they were able to win their games before the cup weekend. The Thunderbirds clearly won 108:94 at medi Bayreuth and were not behind once. Oldenburg, on the other hand, was only able to secure the 87:79 win against Frankfurt in the final quarter.
Welcome to the first semi-final of the BBL Cup Top Four! Hosts EWE Baskets Oldenburg have to deal with the MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg. Tip Off is at 4:00 p.m.!