Alba edges Bayern, advances to German Cup semifinals

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

In a game full of ups and downs, Alba Berlin was more focused in the final minutes grabbing a 78-70 win against Bayern Munich and qualifying for the German Cup semifinals.

Jonas Mattisseck scored 15 points for Alba in addition to Stefan Peno’s 13. On the other side, Derrick Williams scored 15 and Petteri Koponen 13 points.

Bayern was ahead 24-21 after ten minutes but Alba went on the halftime with the minimal 41-40 lead and was in front 61-55 at the end of third quarter. Although Bayern grabbed a 70-69 lead near the end, Alba responded with nine straight points – last points of the game – and secured the win.

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