By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Domestic cups are all about surprises, and the German BBL Pokal didn’t disappoint in such a regard. In the first of two Semi-Finals played on Saturday, the likely favorite team to win the trophy was eliminated by Syntainics MBC, who got an outstanding 95-93 comeback win over Bayern.
A buzzer-beating layup by Martin Breunig was crucial in giving the 10th-placed team in the German standings the historic win, that put them in contention for the title on Sunday.
The backcourt duo composed of Michael Devoe and Spencer Reaves was significantly important for the outsiders, combining 55 points between the two.
Five players finished in double-digits for Bayern Munich, including the highest scorer Carsen Edwards, who concluded with a losing effort of 21 points.
Neither of the two EuroLeague teams from Germany will eventually compete for the BBL Pokal in tomorrow’s final against either Frankfurt or Bamberg. ALBA Berlin was eliminated before the Top Four.