Led by world champions Andreas Obst and Isaac Bonga, FC Bayern narrowly won their opening game in the Basketball Bundesliga. The Munich team celebrated a 96:87 (50:40) win over Syntainics MBC on Friday. The two German national players each contributed 15 points to the success, which was threatened in the final minutes. The top scorer was newcomer Leandro Bolmaro (16).
In addition to the basket hunters of the new Bayern coach Pablo Laso, the focus was on the LED hall floor: the lines and playing field markings were digitally displayed on the high-tech surface. During breaks and halftime, the 6,500 spectators in the sold-out hall saw party graphics.
In terms of sport, the title favorites from Bavaria needed a few minutes to find their rhythm – it wasn’t until the end of the first half that the hosts gained a lead. Above all, precision shooter Obst, who stunned the basketball world in the breathtaking semi-final against the USA at the World Cup, caused enthusiasm in BMW Park with his three-pointers.
Obst’s DBB teammate Dennis Schröder had previously seen the Lions Braunschweig’s surprising 91:86 victory over EWE Baskets Oldenburg as a spectator that evening. The NBA professional who was named the most valuable player of the World Cup is the owner of the Braunschweig club.
The long-time NBA star Serge Ibaka, who came to the Bundesliga as the most spectacular signing this summer, noticed in some scenes that he still lacked match practice. Bayern captain Vladimir Lucic was injured. Towards the end, the Laso team suddenly allowed the guests from Saxony-Anhalt to come close again and had to fear for the victory.
After the start of the championship, the Munich team will also start next Thursday in the Euroleague in the German duel against Alba Berlin. Until then, the LED glass base will be dismantled again after the one-off test run.
2023-09-29 20:15:24
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