Lo-Smith duo combines for 38 points, guides ALBA to the final German Cup match / News - Basketnews.com

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After eliminating FC Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, Niners Chemnitz did not manage to create another sensation in the German Cup.

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78%11,8Points made:11,8Accuracy:78,5%Place in standings:10Record max:19Record min:3Most made FTs:Maodo LoTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

ALBA Berlin defeated Chemnitz 91-81 (23-31, 18-8, 28-19, 22-23) and entered the final of the German Cup, where Crailsheim Merlins await them.

Despite losing the first quarter by 8 points (23-31), ALBA got back on track in the second period. They organized an 11-0 push and retake the match control in their hands (41-37).

EuroLeague's club consolidated its positions after the break, when their lead grew up to 13 points (69-56). Though, Chemnitz were not ready to raise the white flag yet, coming within 5 points (68-73).

But ALBA spurted again (86-73) and finished the game without complications.

Jaleen Smith led the path for ALBA, accumulating 19 points (3/7 2PT, 3/8 3PT, 4/4 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 20 PIR. Maodo Lo had 19 points (2/6 2PT, 4/8 3PT, 3/7 FT) as well, adding 3 assists and 8 PIR to his performance.

ALBA: Maodo Lo 19, Jaleen Smith 19 (4 REB), Johannes Thiemann 12 (5 REB).

Niners: Isiaha Mike 15 (5 REB), Darion Atkins 14 (9 REB), Frantz Massenat 11 (6 REB, 5 AST), Nelson Weidemann 11.

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