Playing basketball involves running about on a court and shooting a ball into a hoop. - Chemnitz suffers defeat again in match against Alba Berlin, with a score of 64-86.
Niners Chemnitz's basketball team ended up with a 1:1 draw in the playoff semi-finals against Alba Berlin. They had a tough time on Friday evening at Alba Berlin's court, losing with a score of 64:86 (40:48). The most significant contribution to the Berliners' victory came from Louis Olinde (13), Martin Hermansson (11), Tim Schneider (11), and Justin Bean (10). For the Niners, Kevin Yebo (13), Wesley van Beck (12), Jonas Richter, and Jeff Garrett (each 11) scored the most points. The final game in this series will take place on Sunday (5 p.m./Dyn) in Chemnitz.
Niners started off the game slowly and became 6:17 behind within the first six minutes of the match. In the second quarter, the Niners managed to recover, bringing the score to 28:34 (14th), remaining within reach until 45:50 (23rd). However, the hosts took control of the game with a 11:1 run, which brought the score to 61:46 (27th).
Chemnitz's shooting accuracy was quite poor, with only 35% of their shots finding the opponent's basket. Additionally, the Berliners held an advantage when it came to rebounding, securing a total of 50 rebounds, while the guests managed to collect only 32.
