FC Bayern Munich made a surprisingly clear mistake in the basketball Bundesliga. The third in the table was clearly defeated by the previously weak Hamburg Towers with 70:89 (34:53).
For Munich it was the sixth defeat of the season in 20 games. “We have to grab our noses. Such a defeat hurts,” said national player Niels Giffey on the Internet broadcaster “MagentaSport” and announced before the cup semifinals on Saturday against Alba Berlin: “We have to put our heads together now. “
Right from the start, Hamburg dominated the title contenders from Munich at will and after 40 minutes they clinched a well-deserved eighth win of the season with a lead of 19 points. James Woodard was the best scorer for the Towers with 22 points.
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.
The former series champion Brose Bamberg underlined his good form with a clear 97:77 (42:41) over ratiopharm Ulm and can still hope for the playoff 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 team consolidated the playoff rank. Ludwigsburg’s cup opponents EWE Baskets Oldenburg defeated the Fraport Skyliners from Frankfurt 87:79 (46:41).