20′
9:20 p.m
Marco Belinelli misses the next throw from downtown, while Nick Weiler-Babb can shorten the score for Bayern with a drive and lay-up. Shortly afterwards, Tornike Shengelia missed a three-pointer. Shortly before the end of the first half, Ibaka gets the chance in the post up and can score with his entire class.
19′
9:18 p.m
Bayern defend well, which is why Jordan Mickey has to take an emergency three-pointer that falls short. On the other hand, Serge Ibaka, who is actually so strong, produces a turnover.
18′
9:16 p.m
Ibaka can dust off and mark his points twelve and 13. After a Bologna turnover, Bonga gets the chance in the post up, but misplaces it. However, the German international secures the rebound and scores with a lay-up. Bayern is currently on a run, which is why Bologna head coach Luca Banchi is taking a break.
17′
9:14 p.m
Things are going really well on both sides. Bonga uses all his power and body control to beat Pajola and scores with a layup. He can also mark the third point in this offense with an and-one.
17′
9:13 p.m
Devin Booker fouls Tornike Shengelia, but the team foul limit has not yet been reached. However, Bologna manages to free Marco Belinelli under the basket, who doesn’t miss the chance twice. On the other hand, however, there is Serge Ibaka, who hits the ball on the left near the baseline.
16′
9:11 p.m
Carsen Edwards manages to steal against Smith and quickly moves to the basket. The Munich player succeeds in the lay-up and also draws a foul. He hits the free throw due. And-One!
16′
9:09 p.m
Carsen Edwards plays an extremely daring ball across the field towards Serge Ibaka, who grabs the ball and marks his points eight and nine. The 34-year-old is Bayern’s best thrower to date.
15′
9:08 p.m
A floater from Dobrić fails, but Bryant Dunston, who is absolutely dominant under the basket, is there with a rebound and scores his points seven and eight.
14′
9:07 p.m
Carsen Edwards is released at the three-point line and confidently lets the ball fly into the basket. On the other hand, Bologna doesn’t score, but another – somewhat hasty – Edwards three-pointer also flies to the ring.
14′
9:05 p.m
Bryant Dunston uses all his physical strength to beat Ibaka and places the ball over the ex-NBA star’s outstretched arms into the basket. There is also a free throw, but Dunston doesn’t hit it.
13′
9:03 p.m
Bologna can increase Bologna’s lead with an and-one by Mickey. FC Bayern repeatedly has problems with the fast and well-rehearsed actions of the Italians.
13′
9:02 p.m
After the video review, FC Bayern received an additional free throw because a foul was whistled just before the shot clock expired and during Ibaka’s throw. Ibaka stays cool at the line and hits his free throw.
13′
9:00 p.m
FC Bayern is having a hard time offensively in quarter two. Francisco gets stuck on his drive, but the ball ends up at Ibaka, who can score Bayern’s first points in the second quarter with an immediate layup.
12′
8:59 p.m
Iffe Lundberg tries a long, high three-pointer shortly before the shot clock expires. However, he doesn’t hit it and Serge Ibaka is able to secure the rebound for Bayern.
11′
20:58
The second quarter is underway. Daniel Hackett tries a post up and then, after a quick turn, hits a two-point shot to the right near the baseline.
11′
8:57 p.m
Start of 2nd quarter
10′
20:56
Conclusion 1st quarter!
Bologna leads 28:20 in Munich after the first quarter. The Italians pulled away a little right from the start because Bayern had one or two turnovers too many. In addition, the Munich team had to resort to fouls too often, which is why Bologna players were regularly allowed to go to the free throw line after five minutes of play. In addition, the experienced duo Belinelli & Shengelia are difficult to stop.
10′
20:54
FC Bayern is struggling with the shot clock, but Francisco hits the drive just in time. He is unstoppable with his quick steps and skillfully completes a layup. On the other hand, Tornike Shengelia is once again asserting herself under the basket. The Munich team only have a few seconds left, which is why Francisco tries an emergency throw from the parking lot, but it doesn’t hit.
10′
20:52
After a rejected three-point attempt by Nick Weiler-Babb, Tornike Shengelia gets the chance in transition. The Georgian cheats Niklas Wimberg with a quick feint and confidently finishes with a lay-up.
9′
8:50 p.m
Nelson Weidemann causes an unnecessary turnover, which is why Bologna has the chance to increase the lead. A foul by Niklas Wimberg gives Tornike Shengelia the chance from the line and scores the two possible points with precise free throws.
9′
8:48 p.m
Francisco tries a drive, but Bryant Dunston is there with a block. The ball goes to Booker, who pulls the trigger from downtown, but only hits the ring with a throw that’s a little too short.
8th’
8:47 p.m
Francisco tackles Belinelli, but his throw from the pear is too far. However, Bayern is there to grab the offensive rebound, which allows Bonga to score the next points with a three-pointer from the right corner.
7′
8:46 p.m
Bonga uses all his athleticism to power through against Marco Belinelli and tries a somewhat complicated lay-up, which he safely places in the basket.
7′
8:45 p.m
Marco Belinelli draws a foul from Isaac Bonga behind the three-point line. Luckily from Munich’s point of view the throw doesn’t fall, but Bologna continues with three free throws. The experienced Italian hits two out of three shots, which means Bayern are still well served.
7′
8:44 p.m
Nick Weiler-Babb looks for his chance from downtown for the first time and successfully pulls the trigger. With a fade-away three, he brings Munich closer again.
6′
8:43 p.m
Daniel Hackett goes to the line and stays cool. Both throws fall for the Bologna guard.
6′
20:41
FC Bayern already has five team fouls on their account. Accordingly, Bologna will have the chance to increase their lead with two free throws. First, however, Bayern head coach Pablo Laso is taking a break.
5′
8:40 p.m
Tornike Shengelia creates excellently and finds the free-standing one. Bryant Dunston under the basket, who completes the dunk in a relaxed manner. On the other hand, Booker secures two free throws, both of which he places safely in the ring.
4′
8:39 p.m
Smith misses a floater, but he is able to secure the offensive rebound. Bologna therefore remains in possession of the ball. Marco Belinelli then tries a floater from a similar position, which finds its way over the board and through the basket.
3′
8:36 p.m
Carsen Edwards fights for a good throwing position, but the shot clock runs out mercilessly. Two seconds before the end there is a desperate attempt at a three-pointer, which falls clearly short. On the other hand, Jaleen Smith from Downtown meets.
2′
8:34 p.m
Tornike Shengelia puts Bologna on the scoreboard with two successful free throws. On the other hand, Nelson Weidemann commits an offensive foul. Bryant Dunston takes advantage of this, as he is completely free in front of the basket and can finish with a dunk.
2′
8:33 p.m
Isaac Bonga sets a strong block against Shengelia. Bayern play the game quickly, allowing Ibaka to score the first points of the game with a dunk in transition.
1′
8:32 p.m
The game begins and FCB has the first offense. Serge Ibaka tries to bring Isaac Bonga into play, but the whistle is blown. On the other hand, a throw from Jaleen Smith from the mid-range falls short.
20:29
At FC Bayern, Serge Ibaka, Devin Booker, Nelson Weidemann, Carsen Edwards and Isaac Bonga are in the starting five. Virtus Bologna starts with Marco Belinelli, Jaleen Smith, Daniel Hacket, Tornike Shengelia and Bryant Dunston. The teams have gathered on the floor. You can start in just a few moments.
20:11
At Virtus Bologna, forward Tornike Shengelia poses the greatest threat. The veteran from Georgia has recorded a massive 16.9 points per game this Euroleague season and is also Bologna’s best player with 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per match. However, the old Italian master Marco Belinelli should not be underestimated. Despite being 37 years old, the long-time NBA professional (including Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers) still scores 13.1 points per game. However, Bologna is overall a very balanced and deep team in which someone else can take the initiative at any time.
19:57
At FC Bayern, long-time NBA star Serge Ibaka has of course been the focus of particular attention since this season. He is also the team’s best shooter with 11.4 points per game. Argentinian Leandro Bolmario, who acts as guard, is also very important for the game. The German World Cup heroes Isaac Bonga, Andreas Obst and Niels Giffey are currently acting a little inconsistently, but can become decisive factors at any time. Giffey recently proved this in overtime against ASVEL and Andreas Obst can also become a game-changer if he runs hot from the three-point line.
19:51
Virtus Bologna is in third place in the Euroleague with seven wins and three defeats and is only behind the top Spanish clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Bologna currently leads the domestic Serie A with seven wins and two defeats, but recently lost out 75:83 at Brindisi. The men from Emilia-Romagna are not entirely consistent either. We are still a slight favorite this evening.
19:41
FC Bayern is only in 15th place with a record of four wins and five defeats, but still has every chance of turning the tide. The spectacular 101:100 win after overtime against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne last week was definitely a good start. In the league, the Munich team are weakening a bit as fourth in the table, but they were able to at least recently achieve an important 85:81 win at Vechta. After a low point at the beginning of November with five defeats in six competitive games, they have now somewhat recovered.
7:37 p.m
Hello and welcome to the eleventh matchday in the Basketball Euroleague 23/24. This Thursday evening, FC Bayern will face Virtus Bologna. The game starts at 8:30 p.m.!