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21:23
So what’s going on with the hosts? The capitals afford three turnovers in a row and lose their rhythm again. Israel González responds with a time-out.
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21:22
ALBA has reached the team foul limit after a thoughtless action by Gabriele Procida. Othello Hunter only converts the first attempt, but then picks up the rebound and suddenly puts Munich back in the lead.
27
21:19
In this quarter, the scoreboard shows a 15:4 run for the home side – can Bayern find another answer?
26
21:17
Malte Delow is now single-handedly nailing Bayern to the wall! In the counterattack, the 21-year-old increases his points account to 13 points. Andrea Trinchieri wants to calm things down and takes another time-out.
25
21:15
Meanwhile, the albatrosses are back in the game! Above all, Tamir Blatt and Malte Delow are currently directing the offensive actions of the hosts in the right direction and even grab the lead – the hall has now awakened.
25
21:13
On the other hand, Freddie Gillespie doesn’t seem to feel comfortable at the free-throw line. The American throws the first attempt miles wide of the target, the second ball bounces off the edge of the basket.
24
21:11
Now Andreas Obst is the first player in this encounter to break the double-digit point range. The 26-year-old lets two free throws easily fall through the curve.
23
21:08
Both teams are just drawing some tickets. Among other things, Isaac Bonga fails from the left corner. On the other side, Malte Delow doesn’t do any better.
22
21:07
The ALBA player with the best points is currently Jaleen Smith with nine points, who converted all of his three long-range shots. Both Augustine Rubit and Andreas Obst already have nine points in their accounts for the guests from Bavaria.
21
21:06
Let’s continue in the Mercedes-Benz Arena! Vladimir Lučić is back on the floor with a bandaged shoulder.
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21:06
Beginning of 3rd quarter
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20:52
Mid-term conclusion:
FC Bayern Munich is ahead in the German EuroLeague comparison against ALBA Berlin with 39:45! After around seven minutes, Andrea Trinchieri’s team gave up their calling card and built up a fairly comfortable cushion. After the first quarter break, the tide temporarily turned in favor of the capital city, who even managed to equalize in the meantime. However, the guests had a suitable answer ready and sat down again slightly before half-time. Nevertheless, everything is open before the second round.
20
20:47
At least Vladimir Lučić is back on the bench. On the floor, the encounter is meanwhile quite disorganized. Countless long and short interruptions disturb the flow of the game.
19
20:43
Scary moments for the guests! Vladimir Lučić grabs his right shoulder and heads straight for the dressing room – it doesn’t look good at the moment.
18
20:40
And Andreas Obst appears again! Despite Tamir Blatt’s distress, the German international scored from the well-known left corner and brought Bayern forward.
17
20:39
Incomprehensible! Berlin is now in complete flow. Malte Delow marks the equalizer from a distance. Afterwards, the Munich team looked for a gap for a long time and only got onto the board with free throws from Cassius Winston.
16
20:37
Vladimir Lučić gives the guests some breathing room with two free throws. In return, a successful three by Tamir Blatt ensures the next ALBA celebration!
15
20:35
Jaleen Smith nails a long-range shot into the round and continues to narrow his team’s deficit. On the other hand, Bayern seem a bit clumsy on the offensive.
14
20:34
ALBA is now in rhythm: After a fine pass from Luke Sikma, Malte Delow collects the next points.
13.
20:31
Now Berlin is turning up the heat for the first time! Johannes Thiemann, Yannick Wetzell and Malte Delow each throw in from the middle distance. Bayern coach Andrea Trinchieri does not hesitate and immediately takes the first time-out in this quarter.
12.
20:29
The numbers show the difference so far: while the Munich team have already sunk five threes, the Albatrosses have only had one success from a distance.
11.
20:28
The second quarter in the capital is already underway – Israel González’s team must step up their game in attack!
11.
20:28
Beginning of 2nd quarter
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20:26
Quarter conclusion:
ALBA Berlin starts quite cautiously in front of their home crowd and is 15:26 behind FC Bayern. Although both teams struggled offensively, Munich were a little more efficient, especially from a distance, and that’s why they gained the advantage.
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20:21
Andreas Obst unpacks one of his dreaded three-point throws from the left corner. In the following attack, Niels Giffey chooses the same position and also welds the ball into the goal. The first points of the 31-year-old in Bayern jersey are of course accompanied by plenty of whistles.
9.
20:17
The hosts are getting closer! Again it’s Luke Sikma, served by Yovel Zoosman, who takes charge and confidently hits a layup.
8th.
20:16
Under the basket, Freddie Gillespie is late against Luke Sikma and clears the ALBA player. The 33-year-old then uses both chances from the free-throw line.
7.
20:12
Niels Giffey is now celebrating a very special debut: The German international, who last played for Spanish club Murcia, recently moved to Munich. Now the 31-year-old is appearing in Bayern dress for the first time – against his long-term employer from Berlin, of all things.
6.
20:11
So far, hardly anything has fallen on the albatrosses. On the right wing, Gabriele Procida takes an emergency throw, which bounces off the edge of the basket and lands in Bayern’s arms.
5.
20:07
Bayern are better in the game! A long-range shot by Freddie Gillespie falls short, but Vladimir Lučić grabs the rebound. As a result, the guests still get free throws, in which Isaac Bonga converts an attempt.
4.
20:04
Incidentally, it is the first meeting between the two clubs since the BBL final last summer. At that time, the Albatrosses celebrated a 3-1 series win and thus the German championship.
3.
20:04
The albatrosses also immediately press the tube and announce themselves in the encounter via Yovel Zoosman, who receives an assist from Tamir Blatt under the basket. Both teams don’t take long on offense at the start of the game.
2.
20:03
First exclamation mark from Munich! Nick Weiler-Babb immediately nets the first three. Just seconds later, Isaac Bonga follows up from the middle distance and marks the next points.
1.
20:02
Let’s go in the Mercedes-Benz Arena! Christ Koumadje wins the jump ball and initiates the home side’s first attack, at the end of which Luke Sikma causes the turnover.
19:55
Both ALBA and Bayern are currently complaining about injuries. Among the hosts, Marcus Eriksson, Louis Olinde, Jonas Mattisseck and Maodo Lô are absent. Andrea Trinchieri has to do without Žan Šiško, Paul Zipser and Ognjen Jaramaz.
19:42
In return, Bayern coach Andrea Trinchieri praised the opponent. “For me, they are among the best European teams at the moment. They are in their third year together, know each other and play at an impressive pace. It’s the first of certainly many more games against them this season. Of course they are the favorites in this game, also because our team is still developing. We’re slowly getting better, but Berlin is currently uncontrollable in some moments,” said the Italian.
19:31
ALBA head coach Israel González expects a “very tough game” against Munich. “At home we often had problems against them in the past. That’s why my players will be extra motivated – it’s going to be a great game between the best German teams. We have to do our best to get the win on Thursday.” The capital city suffered a painful defeat against Žalgiris Kaunas (81:88) on the last matchday.
19:23
The German derby is very important for both clubs. After an excellent start on the international stage, the albatrosses have recently lost their feathers. Three defeats in a row let Berlin tumble to eighth place. Bayern now want to go the opposite way. A weak start including five bankruptcies was followed a week ago by Munich’s first win of the season against Anadolu Efes (81:78).
19:15
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the 7th matchday of the EuroLeague! In the German duel, FC Bayern Munich is a guest at ALBA Berlin. Tip-off in the Mercedes-Benz Arena is at 8 p.m.