ALBA edge out Trinchieri-less Bayern in back and forth thriller / News - Basketnews.com

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In the German league, where two EuroLeague side teams met FC Bayern Munich (25-9) suffered a defeat at home againstALBA Berlin (27-6). The game was really entertaining and in the final seconds it was a real battle, but ALBA were able to take the win home with the final score of 83-78 (20-16, 21-18, 17-22, 25-22).

Free throws this season

78%11,1Points made:11,1Accuracy:77,8%Place in standings:14Record max:19Record min:3Most made FTs:Maodo LoTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Bayern played without his head coach Andrea Trinchieri who was already in the hall but did not feel well. Slaven Rimac and his assistant colleagues took over the game.

Jaleen Smith was the top performer for ALBA, accumulating 24 points (4/6 2PT, 5/7 3PT, 1/1 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 25 PIR.

Andreas Obst was the high-scorer for Bayern, ending with 15 points (0/1 2PT, 5/8 3PT) and 4 rebounds.

The real drama started with 2 minutes left, Alba leading by 1 (77-76). Lucic made a pair of free throws (78-77), but Luke Sikma responded with a duo (79-78) with 1:34 to go.

Both teams exchanged multiple turnovers, Yovel Zoosman was fouled with 8 seconds remaining and converted both shots from the charity stripe (81-78).

Bayern had a chance to tie the result but Lucic‘s desperate 3-pointer was off the mark which determined hard-fought victory for ALBA.

ALBA:Jaleen Smith 24 (4 REB, 3 AST),Yovel Zoosman 17, Maodo Lo 12.

Bayern: Andreas Obst 15 (4 REB), Leon Radosevic 14 (4 REB),Nihad Djedovic 11 (4 REB, 3 AST),Nick Weiler-Babb 10.

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