Bamberg’s defense was far too lax for long stretches, and the game was almost decided in the third quarter. Omar Prewitt scored 17 points for the guests.
“That was an embarrassing first half. It was disrespectful. We have to show that we deserve to play in these playoffs“said Bamberg’s coach Oren Amiel at Magentasport.
FC Bayern beats feared opponents Chemnitz
Berlin’s challenger FC Bayern Munich also started the playoffs with a clear victory. After three previous defeats of the season, the Munich team prevailed in their own hall against feared opponents Niners Chemnitz with 77:53 (36:31).
After a balanced first half, Bayern turned up the heat and decided the game with a 24:9 run in the third quarter. “We made the first step in the series but it’s only 1-0‘ Coach pressed Andrea Trinchieri on the brakes. But center Leon Radosevic was self-confident: “When we play with such good body language and perform like we do in Euroleague games, I would say we can only beat ourselves.“
Hawkins buzzerbeater – Bonn wins against Hamburg
The Telekom Baskets Bonn, the second-best team in the main round, were also able to use the home field advantage. The Bonn team won a thriller against the Hamburg Towers after extra time with 100:98 (91:91, 41:42). match winner was Javontae Hawkins, who decided the game with a three-pointer one second before the end. Outstanding man at Bonn was once again leagueMVP Parker Jackson Cartwright with 36 points.
Source: red/sid/dpa