Johannes Thiemann's all-around performance guides ALBA to a 2nd win against Bamberg / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 2 of the quarterfinals series of the German league, ALBA Berlintook a 2-0 series lead with a 97-85(18-11, 29-23, 27-29, 23-22)victory over the visiting Brose Bamberg. ALBA will try to close the series on Thursday.

Points this season

45%75,8Points made:75,8Accuracy:45,3%Place in standings:9Record max:92Record min:56Best scorer:Maodo LoTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Johannes Thiemann was the most efficient player for the winners, accumulating 13 points (3/3 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 4/4 FT), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 30 PIR.

Martinas Geben was the top scorer for Bamberg with 21 points (10/12 2PT), 4 rebounds, and 22 PIR.

Visitors reduced the deficit to single-digits after the while (76-85) with 4:34 left. Tamir Blatt added 5 points in a row, Maodo Lo hit a dagger (93-81) with 1:44 to go and ALBA celebrated the second W against Bamberg this series.

In the second quarter, ALBA started to extend their lead, playing solid defense and keeping finding the basket with consistency. Jaleen Smith and Johannes Thiemann was really hard to stop for Bamberg. The EuroLeague side were leading by 13 at the half (47-34).

ALBA started the second half better and quickly grew advantage to a massive 22-points lead (67-45). But after that quick spark, hosts struggled a bit offensively, while Bamberg started to climb back a little to make the game more interesting.

With some precious baskets made by Martinas Geben and Omar Prewitt, the visitors finished the third period down by 11 (63-74).

ALBA Berlin:Jaleen Smith 18 (5 AST),Maodo Lo 16, Johannes Thiemann 13 (13 REB, 5 AST), Oscar Da Silva 14 (9 REB, 3 AST and 26 PIR), Matt Delow 10 (4 REB, 3 AST).

Brose Bamberg:Martinas Geben 21, Chris Dowe 20 (8 REB),Omar Prewitt 11 (10 AST, 6 REB), Akil Mitchell 10.

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