40
20:56
Conclusion:
That’s it! In the first game of this semi-final series, Telekom Baskets Bonn celebrate a deserved 80:71 win against MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg. However, it was hard work for Tuomas Iisalo’s team. But the passionately fighting baroque townsfolk were primarily doomed by a very weak second quarter and a repeated outstanding TJ Shorts. The difference player collected 22 points, recorded seven assists and became a match winner in crunch time. On Wednesday (8:30 p.m.) the teams will meet again in Bonn and duel for game two.
40
20:51
It’s getting hot again! Yorman Polas Bartolo holds onto the leg of TJ Shorts for a long time, who doesn’t like it at all. Only after a few moments is the 25-year-old calmed down by his teammates.
40
20:49
Craziness! Of course, TJ Shorts takes full responsibility and nets again from the middle distance. The people of Bonn will hardly let that go.
39
20:46
Is that the decision? At the back, TJ Shorts steals the ball and then sends Sebastian Herrera on the journey, who pushes the cushion back into double digits on the fast break.
38
20:44
Nice action! Very patiently, TJ Shorts dribbles through the box, pulls under the basket and then puts the ball in over his head. The key player from Bonn left his opponent Sam Waardenburg there like a slalom pole.
38
20:42
By the way: The last home defeat of Bonn was more than a year ago, this strong series could continue here.
37
20:40
Critical phase for Ludwigsburg! While TJ Shorts is turning up, the guests can’t add more offensively. Of course, the ever-decreasing playing time is slowly becoming an issue.
36
20:36
The quality of the shots is extremely high at the moment, both teams mainly hit the difficult shots under pressure. The threes on sides are also falling fairly reliably at the moment.
35
20:34
The baskets will continue and keep the intensity high! Since the cushion is now growing again, visiting coach Josh King promptly takes the time-out.
34
20:32
Ludwigsburg simply cannot be shaken off, but the hosts are fully opposed! First, Yorman Polas Bartolo gets his team close with a successful three-pointer, but then Sebastian Herrera counters on the other side and immediately restores the old gap.
33
20:29
Some interruptions disturb the flow of the game in this phase. Bonn’s leadership is not yet in acute danger.
32
20:28
The Rhinelanders noticed a devastating yield on the free-throw line. Just seven of the 14 previous attempts found their way into the round, which can definitely be improved.
31
20:27
Now it’s crunch time! However, Tuomas Iisalo’s team still hold all the trumps.
31
20:27
Beginning of 4th quarter
30
20:25
Quarter conclusion:
The thing is far from finished! Because the Telekom Baskets Bonn got out of step offensively in the third period of the game, the hope of the MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg lives on. The baroque townsfolk are only three points behind, so absolutely anything is possible in the decisive quarter. Which team can now benefit from the larger power reserves?
30
20:23
Bonn takes a moment to breathe! TJ Shorts is very open on the right side and, after a pass from Finn Delany, converts the layup despite a lot of contact.
29
20:20
It’s getting really tight! Prentiss Hubb nets the three from the middle so that Ludwigsburg is finally in close contact.
28
20:17
Now both coaches are no longer satisfied with their teams. Wild gestures and loud shouts on the sidelines are the order of the day at the moment. The baroque townspeople also leave a lot behind.
27
20:16
In the case of the Rhinelanders, the hit rate from the two-man area has now fallen back to 39 percent.
26
20:14
Tuomas Iisalo is angry! The Baskets coach takes the time-out because his team is increasingly losing their rhythm offensively. Ludwigsburg is only seven points behind.
25
20:13
And then TJ Shorts hits mercilessly! The key player from Bonn is successful from close range and thus slows down Josh King’s team, which is currently acting on an equal footing again.
24
20:11
The match is now becoming slightly more nervous, both teams lose the ball and miss throws.
23
20:09
Collin Malcolm is pulling the strings in attacking play for the home side and is the first player of the evening to reach double-digit points.
22
20:06
This is immediately the next needle prick of the Rhinelanders! Collin Malcolm grabs an offensive rebound, dribbles out of the zone and fires on the inside right three-point line – inside.
21
20:04
Let’s continue in the Telekom Dome! Can Ludwigsburg answer again or will Bonn storm to their first win in this semi-final series?
21
20:04
Beginning of 3rd quarter
20
19:51
Mid-term conclusion:
Telekom Baskets Bonn completely turned the match upside down in the second quarter and are now quite clearly ahead of MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg at 42:31! At the beginning of the game, the baroque townsfolk actually had everything under control, unnerved the Rhinelanders with a clever defensive strategy and earned a lead as a result. But then Tuomas Iisalo’s team shifted up several gears and at times played their opponents against the wall. The ten minutes before the break alone went to Bonn with a score of 26:8.
20
19:47
Now the Rhinelanders are making more mistakes in the offensive game. Both Tyson Ward and Javontae Hawkins pull tickets from downtown – so the big momentum has fizzled out for the moment.
19
19:44
In the extremely weak phase of the baroque townspeople, Jonathan Dunn throws in a very important half-distance finish.
18
19:41
And the wild ride continues! Deane Williams fires a very difficult three-point shot through the curve from the right corner and causes the Telekom Dome to tremble again.
17
19:39
Proof of the intermediate sprint in Bonn: the hosts have been running a 17:4 run since the beginning of the quarter!
16
19:37
Craziness! Suddenly Ludwigsburg wobbles and acts totally insecure. The lead switches back to Bonn and Josh King asks his men for the next time-out because the guest coach now has to get his players back on track.
15
19:35
Now TJ Shorts is starting to run hot! He runs free on the left side and gets rid of his opponent quickly. Then he also sinks for three.
14
19:34
Sometimes it can go so fast! Tuomas Iisalo’s team is now tightening the reins for a moment. Finn Delany puts the ball out for Collin Malcolm, who hits from the three-point line. The home side are back in business immediately – and Josh King reacts with the time-out.
13.
19:31
Good news for Bonn: Michael Kessens is now back in the interior and is sitting on a bicycle roller. Apparently, the 32-year-old will be able to intervene again tonight.
12.
19:29
In the turnover, Prentiss Hubb then sacks the next simple points from the guests. The ranks are beginning to feel a bit uneasy because the mistakes in Bonn’s attack are increasing.
11.
19:27
And off we go into the second quarter! Jonathan Dunn gets a free-standing shot on the right, but misses the target by miles.
11.
19:26
Beginning of 2nd quarter
10
19:24
Quarter conclusion:
It’s basically a match of equals! Both teams give each other nothing and bring the necessary passion both offensively and defensively. However, the Telekom Baskets Bonn are too wasteful with their chances, so the Ludwigsburg team have now worked out a small cushion.
10
19:23
Oh my! Michael Kessens is lying on the floor and grabs his right knee with a pained face. After a long break, the 32-year-old hobbles straight into the dressing room.
9.
19:22
Now the baroque townsfolk are really rolling again! Two threes from Tommy Kuhse fly into the net, so the guests set themselves apart by seven points for the first time.
8th.
19:20
On the other hand: The Rhinelanders have already got nine offensive rebounds, that’s a real announcement.
7.
19:18
Baskets coach Tuomas Iisalo asks his men for the first time out of the evening. Bonn leaves too much, especially from the two-man distance, only four of the 13 shots ended up in the basket.
6.
19:15
There is the first tour of the guests from Ludwigsburg! Eddy Edigin unpacks an excellent block against Javontae Hawkins, then it quickly goes to the other side. Eddy Edigin positions himself in the center and nets safely for three.
5.
19:12
Key player TJ Shorts also collects his first points of the evening with a lay-up. Then his trainer Tuomas Iisalo allows him the first breather.
4.
19:09
In the initial phase there is a lot of fire in the game! Bonn shows enormous energy, but Ludwigsburg also keep the pace high and come through offensively again and again.
3.
19:07
Now Jonathan Bähre also puts the baroque townsfolk on the scoreboard after using his own rebound.
2.
19:06
After a fine pass from Finn Delany, Tyson Ward quickly bagged the home side’s first points. On the other side, Jonathan Dunn misses a difficult three from the left corner.
1.
19:05
The hot dance in the fully occupied Telekom Dome is on! Bonn or Ludwigsburg – which team will win game one?
18:42
Remarkable: Alongside ALBA Berlin, Ludwigsburg is the only German team to have won a match against Bonn this season. A look into the past also promises great excitement. Since 1990, the two clubs have faced each other in a total of 46 main round duels, and both teams have won 23 times. Bonn and Ludwigsburg have never met in the playoffs, so there will be a premiere right away.
18:31
The Bonn head coach Tuomas Iisalo had an explicit praise for the upcoming opponent. “They did an outstanding job against the Oldenburg Guards and made it very difficult for DeWayne Russel to get the ball at all. They forced ball losses and didn’t allow Oldenburg to organize themselves in attack,” said the 40-year-old Finn, who is in the semi-finals with his men for the second year in a row.
18:23
As the first in the main round and the newly crowned winner of the Basketball Champions League, the people of Bonn are of course slightly favoured. In addition, Tuomas Iisalo’s team is currently riding a strong wave of success of 22 wins in a row and can look back on a 3-0 sweep against Chemnitz. But the Ludwigsburgers, who were fifth in the table and also beat Oldenburg 3-0, should not be underestimated and are in good form.
18:15
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the playoffs of the basketball league! The Telekom Baskets Bonn welcome the MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg at the start of the semi-final series. Tip-off in the Telekom Dome is at 7 p.m.