The Veolia Towers Hamburg secured their second Basketball Bundesliga win on Thursday, defeating the Fitness First Würzburg Baskets 91-84 at the Inselpark Arena.
Before an announced crowd of 3,095, head coach Benka Barloschky’s team established control midway through the first quarter. By halftime, the hosts had built a 57-40 lead, largely driven by superior rebounding and high shooting efficiency.
Hamburg’s momentum began to build early in the game. Mathys Kangudia extended the lead to 24-14 with a layup, and an 8:0 scoring run at the start of the second quarter pushed the margin to 32:17. Despite a brief resurgence from the Würzburg Baskets, the Towers responded with a series of successful perimeter shots to maintain a double-digit cushion.
By the time the teams broke for the half, Hamburg had established a 19-point advantage. This victory marks the third win for the Hamburg squad in nine league appearances this season.
Würzburg attempted to dictate the pace early in the third quarter, but Hamburg regained control of the floor shortly thereafter. A three-pointer from Sid-Marlon Theis moved the score to 71:51, and the Towers managed to extend their lead to 25 points before the final period began.
The game’s closing minutes saw a shift in momentum as the Towers struggled to maintain their rhythm. Würzburg capitalized on this lapse, narrowing the deficit to seven points with 37 seconds remaining on the clock. The Barloschky-led team successfully managed the final possessions to confirm the 91-84 result.
The win moves Hamburg to three victories on the season as they continue their domestic campaign. The Baskets, meanwhile, return to their schedule looking to recover from the loss in the Inselpark Arena.
The Veolia Towers Hamburg are next scheduled for league competition following this Thursday fixture.
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