Alba Berlin fights bravely, but loses against Panathinaikos 81:91!

Alba Berlin fights bravely, but loses against Panathinaikos 81:91!

Athen, Griechenland - On March 21, 2025, Alba Berlin had to accept another defeat in the Euroleague. The team lost 81:91 in the home game against Panathinaikos Athens, with the halftime score already 35:46 for the guests from Greece. The defeat marks another serious phase for Alba, which is still the group's bottom with four outstanding games. The best throwers for the Berliners were Matt Thomas with 14 points and Gabriele Procida, who scored 13 points.

coach Pedro Calles could not use the players David McCormack, who failed because of a muscle injury, and Justin Bean, who could not compete due to illness. Despite these personnel problems, Alba Berlin showed particularly on the defensive that the team has potential. After an initial deficit, Alba brought the equalization to 19:19.

game dynamics and crucial moments

In the second quarter, however, the mistakes increased, which led to a 2: 12 run by Panathinaikos and a double-digit deficit of 32:44. After the half -time break, the Berliners showed significantly improved performance. In the last quarter they even took the lead with a three-point threshold with 77:69. Alba seemed more than once to turn the game, but four minutes before the end they lost the upper hand again.

A crucial 4: 22 run by Panathinaikos In the last few minutes, short processes with albass have hoped for a turn in the game. Panathinaikos scored through Hernangomez and Sloukas, who achieved critical baskets, while Alba no longer knew how to answer. At a stand of 68:73 and less than four minutes on the clock, Alba tried to shorten the gap again, the defeating defeat could no longer turn away.

The defeat continues to bring the challenge for Alba Berlin to contest the last games of the Euroleague with a weakened squad. The pressure to perform is high or increases by the tense table. The coming time will be crucial and the question will raise as to whether the team can remain in the so-called * Top-Eight * of the Euroleague, which is important for the game season.

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