Champion Alba Berlin continues to dominate the old basketball classic with former series champion Brose Bamberg. Two days after the clear opening victory, the capital city also prevailed in the second game and lead 97:85 (47:34) in the best-of-five series with 2:0. The favorite’s best thrower was Jaleen Smith with 18 points. Bamberg’s defense was a little better this time. However, the Franks did not come close to victory again.
Match point for Alba
Bamberg would have to win three games in a row to be able to reach the semi-finals. The next two games would take place in Bamberg, a possible fifth game would be in Berlin again.
In the following semi-final, the MHP giants Ludwigsburg and ratiopharm Ulm are the possible opponents. Ludwigsburg won the first game after two overtimes on Saturday.
