Bayern advance to the semifinals of the German league in nail-biting ending in OT against Chemnitz 99 / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 3 of the German league, Bayern MunichdefeatedChemnitz 99 in a hard battle on the court.After a thrilling ending and overtime, Bayern won with the final score of 87-80(20-15, 21-16, 16-32, 17-11, 13-6) and advanced to the semifinals where they will play against Telekom Baskets Bonn.

2-pointers this season

51%17,1Points made:17,1Accuracy:51,3%Place in standings:18Record max:26Record min:9Most made 2FGs:Augustine RubitTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Nick Weiler-Babb was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 19 points (1/2 2PT, 5/8 3PT, 2/3 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 19 PIR.

On the opposing side, Isiaha Mike was the high-scorer for Chemnitz 99, ending with 24 points (6/8 2PT, 2/5 3PT, 6/6 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 30 PIR.

During the overtime, Bayern showed who is the better team, Nick Weiler-Babb sank both shots from the charity stripe, Nihad Djedovic hit a dagger on the other possesion and Andrea Trinchieri‘s squad celebrated the hard-fought W.

The real drama began in the fourth quarter. Bayern managed to even the game (70-70) with 3:16 to go. Both teams exchanged successful possesions, Mike poured two shots from the free throw line to tie the game (74-74) with 1:04 left. Bayern got a stop on a defensive end, but Vladimir Lucic‘s game-winning shot was off the mark and teams went to the overtime.

After a close first minutes of the game, Bayern organized a 9-1 run in the mid-first quarter and gained a tangible advantage (20-11) in the first quarter.

It was not over, the visitors initiated another 12-2 scoring run and built a comfortable 15-points lead (32-17) in the second quarter. Deshaun Thomas was the leading scorer for EuroLeague side with 8 points after the first half.

The third quarter was completely dominated by Niners Chemnitz. The hosts outscored the opponents 32-16, with Isiaha Mike and Frantz Massenat leading the way. Chemnitz entered the final quarter with a 6-point lead (63-57).

Bayern Munich: Nick Weiler-Babb 19, Augustine Rubit 11 (5 REB),Ognjen Jaramaz 11 (4 REB, 3 AST),Nihad Djedovic 10 (8 REB), Deshaun Thomas 10, Andreas Obst 10.

Chemnitz 99: Isiaha Mike 24 (7 REB, 3 AST), Nelson Weidemann 14, Mindaugas Susinskas 12, Frantz Massenat 12 (5 REB, 5 AST).

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