By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Bayern Munich will have the opportunity to defend its German League crown after completing a 3-0 semifinal sweep of Telekom Baskets Bonn.
Svetislav Pesic’s side secured its place in the BBL Finals with a convincing 77-57 victory in Game 3, closing out the best-of-five series in dominant fashion.
Xavier Rathan-Mayes led all scorers with 27 points, while Isiaha Mike added 11 and Justinian Jessup chipped in with 10.
For Bonn, Tylan Birts scored 13 points, Jalen Finch added 12, and Zachery Deshon Cooks finished with 10 as the team’s season came to an end in the semifinals.
Bamberg stays alive, extends ALBA semifinal series
Bayern Munich will have to wait a little longer to learn its opponent in the BBL Finals, as ALBA Berlin failed to capitalize on its first opportunity to close out the semifinal series.
After winning the first two games in Berlin, ALBA fell on the road in Game 3, with Bamberg claiming an 81-73 victory to extend the best-of-five series.
Cobe Williams led the winners with 20 points, while Ibi Watson added 18. DeMarcus Demonia recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. For ALBA, Norris Agbakoko and Justin Bean scored 14 points apiece, while Moses Wood contributed 10.
Game 4 is scheduled for June 6 in Bamberg, where the hosts will try to force a decisive Game 5.
easyCredit BBL Playoffs
Quarterfinals
- Bayern Munich 3-0 Gladiators Trier
- Telekom Baskets Bonn 3-0 Würzburg Baskets
- ALBA Berlin 3-2 Rasta Vechta
- Bamberg Baskets 3-0 ratiopharm Ulm
Semifinals
- Bayern Munich 3-0 Telekom Baskets Bonn
- ALBA Berlin 2-1 Bamberg Baskets
Make