After a few initial difficulties, Berlin found its rhythm and laid the foundation for a commanding home victory with a 23:0 run. In the end, they celebrated their highest win of the season so far.
Alba Berlin secured its second victory in four days in the BBL. On Monday evening, the Berliners won a rescheduled game at home against MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg 80:47 (41:22). Alba thus remains fourth in the table. The top Berlin scorers in front of 8,532 spectators were Justin Bean with 19 points, as well as Jonas Mattisseck and Martin Hermannsson with 11 points each.
The game began with a series of missed shots on both sides. However, the visitors gradually found their rhythm and took the lead in the middle of the first quarter. Alba’s offense was virtually non-existent at first. In the first quarter, none of their nine three-point attempts found their way into the basket. Only thanks to good defensive work did they manage to keep the deficit within limits (11:16).
Alba on a roll in the second quarter
In the second quarter, however, the hosts woke up and even went on a brief roll. Suddenly, everything was working on offense. Every shot was on target—even from distance—and they kept winning the ball. With a 23:0 run, they steamrolled Ludwigsburg, who suddenly couldn’t do anything right.
And even after the break, the hosts had the game under control. In the third quarter, they extended their lead to 27 points (54-27). With a clear lead behind them, Alba then shifted down a few gears and rested some of their stars – without the visitors being able to take advantage of it, however. Alba’s next home game against Löwen Braunschweig is already coming up on New Year’s Eve (12:30 p.m./Dyn).