Chemnitz storms to the top after 96:87 against Hamburg
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team are still riding a wave of success and have taken over the top spot in the German Basketball League. The players of Head Coach Rodrigo Pastore defeated Veolia Towers Hamburg 96:87 (45:40) in front of their home crowd on Friday to celebrate their 15th win in a row in all competitions.
Wesley van Beck (25 points), Aher Uguak, Jonas Richter, Kevin Yebo (15 each) and DeAndre Lansdowne (10) played the biggest part in the Saxons' success. Vincent King (30), Aljami Durham (23) and William Christmas (13) scored the most points for Hamburg.
The hosts, who were playing their fifth game in twelve days, got off to a furious start. The Niners were 21:6 ahead after eight minutes. However, Hamburg had fought its way back to 31:33 eight minutes later and kept the game completely open until the end of the third quarter. With a 12:3 run from 62:58 (28') to 74:61 (31'), the home side set the course for victory. Chemnitz conceded fewer turnovers (15:20) than its opponents and impressed with its accuracy under the basket. Of 42 attempts from close range, 30 ended up in Hamburg's basket.
The Niners Basketball Club, now leading the Bundesliga, recently clinched a 96-87 win against Veolia Towers Hamburg in their home court, extending their winning streak to 15 games in all competitions. Despite Hamburg's best efforts, including Vincent King's 30 points and Aljami Durham's 23 points, the Bundesliga's Bundesliga leaders remained unbeaten, showcasing their dominant play, particularly in close-range shots.
Source: www.dpa.com
