Bayern suffer a heavy loss, while ALBA put on a late defensive clinic / News - Basketnews.com

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Niners Chemnitz (15-6) crushed FC Bayern Munich (16-5) 77-58 (22-13, 24-15, 17-13, 14-17), getting their fourth straight Basketball Bundesliga victory.

Points this season

45%74,0Points made:74,0Accuracy:45,1%Place in standings:13Record max:84Record min:60Best scorer:Darrun HilliardTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Bayern lost the third time against Chemnitz this season (twice in BBL and once in best of sixteen of the German Cup).

Mindaugas Susinskas was the top scorer for Chemnitz, posting 14 points (4/5 2PT, 2/4 3PT), 1 rebound, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, and 13 PIR.

Deshaun Thomas scored 14 points (6/7 2PT, 0/7 3PT, 2/5 FT) for the losing side, adding 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 8 PIR to his performance.

In the other match, ALBA Berlin (14-5) eased past Skyliners Frankfurt (5-15) 72-56 (24-16, 18-15, 16-23, 14-2) and secured their fourth consecutive win.

ALBA demonstrated a terrific defensive performance in the last quarter, limiting opponents to only two points per 10 minutes.

For the winners, Malte Delow and Jaleen Smith registered 11 points apiece. Christ Koumadje was one point away from a double-double, scoring 9 points and grabbing 11 boards for a PIR of 20.

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