Top game Alba Berlin against Baskets Bonn: A duel around the playoffs

WDR-Sport: Berlin against Bonn: BBL classic under wrong sign

Alba Berlin against Telekom Baskets Bonn, usually a duel at eye level, becomes a crucial game for participation in the BBL playoffs on Wednesday. The encounter, which has been shaped by rivalry for almost three decades, takes place this season among previously unknown signs.

The encounter is the 93rd times that both teams meet. Otherwise you often start as a championship candidate, this time you are in the shadow of the classic. Alba Berlin and the Telekom Baskets Bonn have found themselves in the table in the current season when they are used to it. Alba is in eleventh place with 13 wins and 13 defeats and Bonn with 12 wins and 14 defeats in thirteenth. The tenth rank is necessary for participation in the play-ins.

Alba Berlin: injuries and setbacks

While Alba completed the main round last season and came to the final, the current season has given the team many challenges so far. The Berliners regularly throw injuries back, and the loss of key players like Johannes Thiemann has had a negative impact. The balance sheet in the Euroleague was disappointing where only five out of 34 games could be won. A change of coach also did not bring the hoped -for success because Alba recently had difficulties under the new coach Pedro Calles.

Die Baskets Bonn: Change of coach and playing style

The Telekom Baskets Bonn also experienced a turbulent season that was characterized by a change of coach. Marko Stankovic took over in January and rebuilt the defensive, while he continues to rely on a three -point -heavy playing style. With an average of 31.8 threesome per game, the baskets are the rifle kings of the league, but their success depends heavily on the current accuracy of their shooters. They narrowly won the first leg against Alba, but those responsible see many differences in the current situation.

a trend -setting duel

The upcoming game will be extremely important for both teams. Alba coach Calles emphasizes the danger of the Bonn offensive players and speaks of an intensive match that could be crucial for the playoff chances. Under the pressure of the upcoming opponent and the table situation, the duel becomes a question of fate for both teams. A victory could bring Bonn closer to the play-in places and at the same time represent a turning point in their season.

The soon -to -be encounter is therefore considered a particularly important chapter in the season so far and could set decisive course in the table.