Bayern Munich has its dress rehearsal for that top four completely missed out on the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) Cup. The runner-up lost to Veolia on Tuesday (02/14/23) in their own arena Towers from Hamburg after a largely disappointing performance with 70:89 (34:53).
Bayern have lost five of the last six games in all competitions. “That wasn’t the energy we need. We have to look at ourselves.”said Bayern professional Niels Giffey at MagentaSport, “we’re going to put our heads together and talk.”
Munich completely messes up the start
Coach Andrea’s team Trinchieri, on Saturday evening at the tournament in Oldenburg (7.30 p.m.) semi-final opponent of defending champion Alba Berlin, completely messed up the start. It was 19:41 (12th minute) shortly after the start of the second quarter, Munich didn’t find their way into the game at all.
Even if the hosts managed a little more in the second half and the gap shrank at times: Hamburg lost theirs Top scorer James Woodard (22 points) always found an answer. The best thrower from Munich was national player Andreas Obst (15).
Alba celebrates 18th win in 19th game
Champion and table leader Alba Berlin had some difficulties at Hakro Merlins Crailsheim for a long time, but won. With 91:85 (43:40) the defending champion achieved the 18th success in the 19th game.
Bamberg underlines good form
The former series champion Brose Bamberg underlined his good form with a clear 97:77 (42:41) over ratiopharm Ulm and can continue to hope for the playoff– make participation.
Cup semi-finalist MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg inflicted the eighth defeat in a row on medi Bayreuth with a 108:94 (56:43). Also thanks to 24 points from Prentiss Hubb the Ludwigsburg consolidated the playoff rank. Ludwigsburg’s cup opponents EWE Baskets Oldenburg defeated Fraport skyliners from Frankfurt with 87:79 (46:41).