Marcus Eriksson pours in 21, ALBA Berlin cruise past Fraport Skyliners / News - Basketnews.com

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ALBA Berlin (1-1) dominate Fraport Skyliners (0-2) 101-63 (27-15, 23-15, 26-14, 25-19) to get their first victory in the German Basketball League.

ALBA kept pushing from the first minute. Berlin's club started the quarter with a 13-5 run and finished it with an 8-0 spurt (27-15).

In the second period, ALBA gradually increased their advantage to 20 points (50-30). The third quarter did not bring any surprises, as the German powerhouse ended the period with a successful 14-2 stretch.

The last 10 minutes did not raise the question of the winner.

For ALBA Berlin, Marcus Eriksson put on a show, accumulating 21 points (3/3 2PT, 5/8 3PT), 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 20 EFF.

Lorenz Brenneke was the most productive player for Skyliners. He posted 11 points (2/2 2PT, 2/4 3PT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 16 EFF.

ALBA:Marcus Eriksson 21, Ben Lammers 16 (5 REB), Jaleen Smith 13, Tamir Blatt 12 (10 AST), Louis Olinde 9 (7 REB, 4 AST).

Skyliners: Lorenz Brenneke 11 (4 REB, 3 AST), Matt Haarms 10 (4 REB), Quantez Robertson 10 (3 REB, 3 AST).

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