Mekel shuts down Alba Berlin’s playoffs hopes

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30/Jan/18 21:55

Eurohoops.net

Gran Canaria secured its place to the next phase with a road win over Alba in Berlin.

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Herbalife Gran Canaria prevailed over Alba Berlin on the road with 75-72 and secured its spot for the next round, improving to a 3-2 record in the Top 16 round.

Alba falls to 1-4, which puts an end to the team’s qualification dreams.

Just when the game was on a knife’s edge, Gal Mekel (12 points, 5 assists) stepped in for the visiting side with two shots of his own, to seal the victory for his team.

Marcus Eriksson was crucial for the Spanish side tonight, tapping 20 points (5/8 from the arch), while he also added two rebounds.

For the opposing side, Dennis Clifford finished the game with 11 points and five rebounds.

 

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