There's a game called basketball that some people enjoy playing. - Alba leveled the score in the semifinal matches against Chemnitz.
The score is tied in the semi-final playoffs of Germany's basketball league. On Friday night, Alba Berlin defeated Niners Chemnitz in front of a packed Max Schmeling Hall with a score of 86-64 (48:40). There are now two games apiece in this Best-of-Five series. On Sunday at 5 PM in Chemnitz, the third game will be held (Dyn). The leading players for Alba were Louis Olinde with 13, Tim Schneider and Martin Hermannsson with 11 points each.
Berlin started the game with urgency and speed. They were stronger physically this time around compared to the first game on Tuesday. Alba dominated in the early minutes and built up a lead of 14-4 after five minutes. They also hit more three-pointers versus Chemnitz.
In the first quarter's final moments, the visitors caught up a bit. After 13 minutes, Berlin's lead had decreased to 4 points (30:26). However, they improved defensively and won more balls, opening a 13-point lead at halftime (46:33).
Chemnitz stayed close, and the intensity increased after the break. The referees' decisions were controversial again, and some fouls went unpunished. The increasingly intense atmosphere worked in Alba's favour, as they extended their lead to 17 points by the end of the third quarter (69:52). That was too much for the Niners to overcome.
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In preparation for the third game on Sunday in Chemnitz, Martin Hermannsson and his teammates at ALBA Berlin are focused on maintaining their momentum. Despite an opening failure in the first quarter, they managed to regain control of the game and build a significant lead. The BV Chemnitz 99, also known as the Niners Chemnitz, will be looking to turn things around in their hometown of Chemnitz, Saxony.
If the Niners are able to execute effectively and capitalize on any potential mistakes from ALBA Berlin, they may be able to narrow the gap and potentially take the game into overtime. However, with Louis Olinde leading the charge for ALBA and their strong performance in the early stages of the series, the odds are stacked against Chemnitz.
Regardless of the outcome, the importance of this game cannot be understated. With only three games left in the semi-final series, every point will be crucial in determining which team advances to the Bundesliga finals. So, fans should brace themselves for an intense and exciting matchup between ALBA Berlin and BV Chemnitz 99 on Sunday in Chemnitz.
