Drama in the BBL: Alba Berlin loses just against Würzburg

Alba Berlin had to accept a bitter defeat against Fit/One Würzburg Baskets on Wednesday evening. In an exciting meeting of the Basketball Bundesliga, there was a dramatic finish in the last seconds that the Berlin fans sent on an emotional roller coaster ride. The game ended with 69:70, which means a setback in the race for the playoff places for Alba Berlin after four wins in a row.

In the table, Alba Berlin took tenth place after this defeat with a record of 15 wins and 14 defeats. Würzburg, on the other hand, moves up fifth with a total score of 16 wins and 12 defeats. The placement becomes all the more decisive because only six teams move directly into the quarter-finals, while four more have to fight for the last two places in one play-in tournament.

The game was similar to the first leg, which the Würzburgers also won with a narrow result. In the last quarter, the leadership changed constantly between the two teams, which caused additional tension. Yanni Wetzell managed to score a free throw 20 seconds before the end of the game to compensate for 69:69. Unfortunately Alba Berlin was denied the victory when Davion Mintz achieved the decisive point for Würzburg with a free throw in the last second.

The upcoming games will be crucial for Alba Berlin to keep the chances of a playoff place. The direct comparison with the teams from Chemnitz, Hamburg and Weißenfels, which are just as tightly decentralized in the table, could decide on the fate of the team. Alba Berlin wants to look ahead with a closed team performance and less negligence in the final phases and get the necessary success back.