ALBA struggle, drop third game in Germany / News - Basketnews.com

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ALBA Berlin (2-3) lost on their home floor, losing to BG Gottingen (2-2) 59-65 (16-11, 19-22, 11-12, 13-20) at the German Basketball Bundesliga.

Points this season

45%75,0Points made:75,0Accuracy:44,7%Place in standings:10Record max:84Record min:64Best scorer:Maodo LoTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

It was a tight contest throughout the entire game, with neither team able to get more than a five-point lead. ALBA went into the fourth quarter with a one-point lead (46-45).

However, ALBA struggled in the final period, only scoring five points during the first seven minutes, letting Gottingen gain a six-point lead (51-57).

Jaleen Smith cut the lead to two with 1:40 to go (55-57) but Gottingen answered with four straight points and solidified a six-point victory.

Oscar da Silva led ALBA with 17 points (7/11 2PT, 0/3 3PT, 3/7 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, and 16 PIR.

ALBA: Oscar da Silva 17 (5 REB), Maodo Lo 9, Malte Delow 8 (6 REB), Louis Olinde 6 (6 REB), Jaleen Smith 6.

Gottingen: Kamar Baldwin 18 (5 REB), Stephen Brown 12, Zack Bryant 10.

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