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Alba Berlin with a strong win: 106:91 against Syntainics MBC!
Alba Berlin wins an important test match against Syntainics MBC 106:91 before the start of the season on October 3rd.
Alba Berlin with a strong win: 106:91 against Syntainics MBC!
Alba Berlin continued its impressive preparation phase and clearly won the penultimate test game before the start of the season against Syntainics MBC on September 20, 2025 with 106:91 (52:48) in Weißenfels. This means that coach Israel Gonzalez's team has now won all four test matches against Bundesliga rivals in preparation. The successes include the victories against Hamburg, Braunschweig and Rostock. In contrast, Syntainics MBC has already suffered five defeats in test matches, including against Bamberg, Chemnitz, Jena and Ulm.
The best scorers for Alba Berlin were Boogie Ellis and Moses Wood, who each scored 20 points. Spencer Reaves was the standout player for MBC, collecting 19 points. For the Berliners, this game is another positive sign in their preparation before the first competitive game against Gladiators Trier on October 3rd.
Preparations for the season
Before the decisive final test match on Thursday evening against King Wilki Morskie Szczecin in Poland, Alba Berlin has planned a three-day training camp in Kienbaum. The high intensity of preparation is a central part of ensuring that the players are optimally prepared for the coming season. Alba Berlin had previously lost to European competition in the “Costa del Sol” tournament in Spain on September 12th.
Captain Martin Hermannsson, who is back in the squad after taking part in the European Championship, is also sitting on the team's bench. According to Tagesspiegel, the squad includes a total of ten professionals and two young talents.
Test match results at a glance
Alba Berlin's overall form looks positive: an overview of the test match results compared to other BBL teams means Alba is currently 2-3 from five matches played. The individual results show a variety of opponents and results that test team dynamics and competitive toughness.
| team | Balance sheet |
|---|---|
| FC Bayern Munich | 4-3 |
| Alba Berlin | 2-3 |
| Syntainics MBC | 4-3 |
| Rostock Seawolves | 3-1-5 |
The intensity and variety of the preparation games are crucial for the performance development of the teams. While Alba Berlin shows promising approaches, Syntainics MBC continues to fight for coordination in the squad. The next friendly is seen as an important step to make the final adjustments before the start of the season. In the coming week, the excitement surrounding the league opener on October 3rd will continue to rise.