Bayern Munich’s head coach, Gordon Herbert, commended the Frankfurt Skyliners for their tenacious performance despite his team’s hard-fought 91-84 victory on Sunday evening.”They battled fiercely and never gave up,” Herbert acknowledged.
His praise for the losing team was genuine, especially considering his subsequent remarks. Facing the second-to-last team in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL),Herbert was forced to rely on his starting lineup when momentum shifted in the fourth quarter,a strategy he typically avoids against perceived weaker opponents.
A Late Surge Falls Short
with eight minutes remaining, the game appeared to be decided. National team player Andreas Obst, who scored 13 points, had just sunk his second consecutive three-pointer, extending Bayern’s lead to 15 points. though, as they had done in the third quarter, the Skyliners, led by Malik Parsons’ impressive 29 points, mounted a comeback.
In the closing moments, Parsons narrowed the gap to five points with a layup. The Bayern players, seemingly rattled, then committed a crucial turnover by failing to advance the ball past half-court within the eight-second limit. Only after Parsons missed a crucial shot and Obst calmly sank his free throws was Bayern’s narrow victory secured.
Depth and Resilience
The game took place less than 48 hours after Bayern’s Euroleague defeat against Panathinaikos Athens on Friday.The league leaders traveled to Frankfurt without guards Carsen Edwards and Nick Weiler-Babb, but demonstrated their impressive depth. Niels Giffey (22 points) and Ivan Kharchenkov (20 points) stepped up admirably in their absence.
Frankfurt’s strong outside shooting in the first half (12 out of 29 attempts) kept them competitive. However, they struggled in the second half, displaying inconsistency. “We had moments of enthusiasm, commitment, and team spirit,” said Frankfurt coach Denis Wucherer, “but ther were also phases where the players seemed to accept defeat and stopped fighting. I believe there was a lack of belief, which is essential in the BBL, especially against a team like Bayern.”
Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, frankfurt can draw encouragement from their offensive performance, reminiscent of their surprise victory over Ulm. Alongside Parsons, Booker Coplin (15 points) and Jordan Theodore (16 points) also contributed considerably.
With a matchup against Chemnitz on saturday (4:30 p.m. at Dyn), Frankfurt has a chance to bounce back. Chemnitz,having lost their last three games,is a beatable opponent. However, improving their free throw shooting, where they only managed a dismal four triumphant attempts against Bayern, will be crucial for Frankfurt’s success.
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