Bayern captured third place in pre-season tournament / News - Basketnews.com

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In a third-place game of the 'City of Cagliari Tournament' EuroLeague's FC Bayern Munich faced the Italian team Napoli Basket. Bayern won the game 69-54 and secured their first victory of the pre-season.

Bayern came out strong from the first minute. The German squad organized 8-0 run but Napoli Basket found the answers. They cut the deficit and finished the quarter only trailing by four (25-21).

In the second quarter, Bayern ran away again (35-25) thanks to Lucic, Schilling, and Sisko. Munich team ended the quarter on a high note, with Obst hitting a trey before going to the locker room (42-29). Bayern's Jamaraz and Obst led the way in the first half, scoring 7 points each.

Napoli Basket were guided by Marini and Rich, both had 7 points after 2 quarters.

In the third quarter, Mcduffie boosted Napoli with 14 points. The Italian squad reduced their double-digit deficit to just 6 points.

The fourth quarter was more successful for Bayern Munich. Their newcomer, Hilliard, played a great segment of the game and helped his team secure the victory.

Napoli Basket: Mcduffie 23 (6 rebounds), Marini 9 (6 rebounds), Rich 9, Velicka 6, Mayo 2 (3 assists), Parks 2, Lombardi 2, Elegar 1 (11 rebounds).

FC Bayern Munich: Jamaraz 11, Hilliard 11, Obst 10, Lucic 8 (7 rebounds, 4 assists), Schilling 8 (8 rebounds), Hunter 8 (7 rebounds), Sisko 5 (4 assists), George 4, Thomas 2, Ogunsipe 2.

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