Basketball Euroleague - Alba Berlin loses against Fenerbahce Istanbul
Alba Berlin 's basketball team suffered a home defeat in the Euroleague just three days after their coup against FC Barcelona. The Berliners lost 82:91 (47:51) at home to top Turkish club Fenerbahce Istanbul in front of 13,112 spectators on Friday evening. Alba thus remains bottom of the table in the top flight. Berlin's best scorers were Sterling Brown with 15 points and Matt Thomas with 13.
The Bundesliga club picked up seamlessly on its strong performance against Barcelona on Tuesday. Berlin immediately took the lead and repeatedly forced the visitors to make mistakes thanks to its very intensive and attentive defending. Alba pulled away to 21:13 in the first quarter.
However, Fenerbahce was able to improve and the Berliners made more and more mistakes midway through the second period. They conceded too many points, while the visitors, cheered on by numerous Turkish fans in the arena, scored more easily, especially under the basket. Fenerbahce turned the game around shortly before half-time.
The Turkish club was then able to extend its lead after the break. Alba now found it very difficult in offense and the visitors increasingly played to their individual quality. Although Berlin fought to the end, it was no closer than seven points.
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- Despite the home loss to Fenerbahce Istanbul, Alba Berlin remains hopeful of turning their fortunes around in the Euroleague, with their next game scheduled against a fellow struggling team.
- The latest setback for Alba Berlin came against Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Istanbul, a team that has also faced financial difficulties, having filed for bankruptcy protection in Berlin, Germany, earlier this year.
- Berlin supporters were disappointed to see their team lose to Fenerbahce, but they remain fervent, with their club's Twitter account constantly engaging with fans and providing updates about the team's schedule and performance in the Euroleague.
- In contrast to Alba Berlin's struggles, Fenerbahce Istanbul is currently leading its own division in Turkey, thanks in part to the contributions of key players like American Duboy Erden, who had a memorable game against Barcelona, and Canadian Matt Thomas, who was effective against Alba Berlin.
- Another top European basketball team, FC Barcelona, has also had its fair share of challenges this season, barely making the cut for the Euroleague quarterfinals and facing fierce competition from teams like Fenerbahce Istanbul and Turkish rival Fenerbahce SK, which recently acquired Canadian Matt Thomas and is making waves in the Euroleague.
- Before their clash with Alba Berlin, Fenerbahce Istanbul had faced off against FC Barcelona, emerging victorious and continuing their impressive run in the Euroleague, a testament to their resilience and determination on the court.
Source: www.stern.de
