Bonn stun Bayern, cut series deficit to 2-1 / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 3 of the German League semifinals series Telekom Baskets Bonn prevailed over FC Bayern Munich and cut the deficit to 2-1 in the series. The final score was 86-84 (24-20, 21-20, 19-23, 22-21).

3-pointers this season

36%9,0Points made:9,0Accuracy:36,5%Place in standings:5Record max:14Record min:3Most made 3FGs:Darrun HilliardTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, 6th June at 18:00 CEST.

Javontae Hawkins led the route for the winners, accumulating 19 points (1/8 2PT, 5/7 3PT, 2/5 FT) and 4 rebounds.

On the opposing side,Deshaun Thomas was the high-scorer for Bayern, ending with 18 points (7/12 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 1/2 FT) and 4 rebounds.

The visitors hold a comfortable 10-points lead (75-65) with 6:02 left, but Nick Weiler-Babb drained back-to-back triples and Bayern responded with 10-2 run which let them cut the deficit just to 2 points (75-77) with 3:17 to go.

Both teams exchanged couple of successful possessions, Deshaun Thomas made a jumper and EuroLeague side were just 1 point down (80-81) with 1 minute remaining.

Javontae Hawkins drained a three-pointer, but Deshaun Thomas tied the game with a triple on the other end (84-84) with 33 seconds left.

Javontae Hawkins managed to convert only one shot from the line (85-84), Nick Weiler-Babb‘s desperate crucial shot was blocked and Bonn celebrated unexpected victory on the road.

Telekom Baskets:Javontae Hawkins 19 (4 REB),Jeremy Morgan 17 (6 REB),Michael Kessens 16 (8 REB),Parker Jackson 15 (6 AST).

Bayern:Deshaun Thomas 18 (4 REB), Vladimir Lucic 14 (7 REB), Nihad Djedovic 14, Nick Weiler-Babb 12 (6 AST).

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