Ulm eliminate ALBA in quarterfinals, end their championship streak / News - Basketnews.com

ALBA Berlin's dominance in the German League came to an end this season as they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Ulm.

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After an impressive run of five consecutive German League Finals appearances, including three straight championships, ALBA Berlin's dominance was halted in the quarterfinals this year.

Points this season

46%80,1Points made:80,1Accuracy:45,6%Place in standings:11Record max:100Record min:56Best scorer:Jaleen SmithTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Despite their strong track record, second-seeded ALBA fell short against seventh-seeded Ulm, suffering an 81-83 defeat in the decisive game on Wednesday night and losing the best-of-five series 1-3.

It's the first quarterfinals exit for ALBA since 2017.

With their victory over ALBA, Ulm secured their place in the German League semifinals. They will now face FC Bayern Munich, one of the top contenders in the competition.

Alongside their domestic league campaign, ALBA also competed in the prestigious EuroLeague tournament. However, their EuroLeague journey was challenging, as they finished in the 15th position during the regular season, with an 11-23 record.

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