ALBA arrange a late surge to skid five-game losing streak in all competitions / News - Basketnews.com

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ALBA Berlin (11-5) overcame s.Oliver Wurzburg (3-13) 82-70 (20-17, 18-23, 15-12, 32-15) in the Basketball Bundesliga and got the first victory after their return from quarantine.

Points this season

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They terminated a five-game losing stretch in all competitions. Before this game, ALBA lost against Armani Exchange, Real, Ludwigsburg, Maccabi, and Bayern.

The whole game went neck-on-neck. Even though ALBA had a 6-point deficit (52-58) at the start of the fourth quarter, they arranged a 12-2 spurt to gain a 4-point lead (64-60) with 6 minutes to go.

Johannes Thiemann and Ben Lammers contributed with important buckets and ALBA sealed the deal with 1:20 to play (78-66).

Yovel Zoosman was the top scorer for ALBA, registering 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 12 PIR.

Marcus Eriksson and Luke Sikma missed the game for ALBA.

ALBA Berlin: Yovel Zoosman 14 (4 REB), Louis Olinde 11 (6 REB), Tamir Blatt 8 (5 AST), Christ Koumadje 8, Jaleen Smith 8 (4 AST).

s.Oliver Wurzburg: Craig Moller 17 (10 REB), Cameron Hunt 15, Desi Rodriguez 12.

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