Bayern defeated Bonn at the BMW Arena by 90:81. Alba Berlin won against Oldenburg by 85:67.
Bayern led from the first to the last minute, with the biggest lead of the game reaching plus 22 in favor of the home team. Pablo Laso‘s team secured the win practically by halftime (56-36), although they experienced their biggest crisis in the fourth quarter, which was won by Bonn – 23:12.
Carsen Edwards and Leandro Bolmaro each scored 17 points for Bayern, while on the other side, Noah Kirkwood was the most efficient with also 17 points.
Bayern remains the leaders in the Bundesliga standings with a record of 18-3, while Bonn sits in eighth place with 14 wins and nine losses.
Gottingen defeated Heidelberg by 94:91, leaving them at the bottom of the standings.
Bodie Hume was the most efficient player for the home team with 21 points. Fedor Zugic finished the game with 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists. On the other side, Jeffrey Carroll scored 26 points, while Elijah Childs added 18 points along with 13 rebounds.
Gottingen is currently 13th in the standings with a record of 7-14, while Heidelberg remains anchored at the bottom with only three wins and a staggering 19 losses.
Alba Berlin defeated Oldenburg by 85:67.
Alba Berlin didn’t immediately establish a significant lead, taking some time to find their rhythm. After the first 10 minutes, Alba Berlin had a seven-point lead and later imposed their pace.
The second quarter saw a different scenario. Neither the home team nor the visitors were as efficient, but it suited Israel Gonzalez’s team more as they maintained their advantage. Oldenburg lost the chance for a comeback and win already in the third quarter, where Alba Berlin raised their level both defensively and offensively, extending their lead comfortably to 17 points.
The remainder of the game proceeded at a relaxed pace, allowing Alba Berlin to secure the win smoothly.
The most deserving players for this win were Tim Schneider and Johannes Thiemann, each scoring 13 points. Chaundee Brown Jr led Oldenburg with 22 points.