Alba Berlin in the crisis: Bitter Cup defeat against Bamberg!

Alba Berlin in the crisis: Bitter Cup defeat against Bamberg!

In the BBL Cup, Alba Berlin suffers a bitter setback and loses 67:80 at the away game against the Bamberg Baskets. This remains the capital association in a deep sporting crisis, because from the last nine competitive games it was only able to celebrate a victory. In the game that took place on Sunday, Ronaldo Segu from the Baskets was the best thrower with 16 points, while Matt Thomas von Alba was the most successful player in his team with 15 points. According to rbb24, Bamberg showed a strong performance and in particular dominated the first quarter in which a break from Albas Coach Israel Gonzalez was already necessary after almost six minutes.

The game offered a few exciting moments in the course of the game. Although Alba pulled away to 36:35 at halftime, the team could not withstand the pressure of the Bamberg offensive in the third quarter. Bamberg replied with an impressive 11-0 run, with Macio Teague contributing decisively to the result. Alba managed to set some highlights in the last quarter like a spectacular Dunk of Trevion Williams, but ultimately they left the field without any points. According to the reports of Alba Berlin , the overall weak defensive of the Berliner was a decisive factor in this defeat.

In the league, both teams are behind their expectations, and the situation could not be more critical for Alba. The upcoming cup tournament weekend is now of great importance to maybe steer the season in a positive direction. The top four final tournament will take place on the weekend of 15 and 16 February 2025. So far, the Central German BC and the Skyliners Frankfurt have secured their places in the next round, while Bayern Munich and Rasta Vechta still have their quarter -final game.