Bayern have been waiting for a win in the EuroLeague since the beginning of November. They came close against bottom-of-the-table Lyon, but once again missed out on a breakthrough due to a disastrous fourth quarter.
Bayern continue to sink from one low point to another in the EuroLeague. The game against Lyon, who are bottom of the table, was supposed to be a turning point – but it turned out to be exactly the opposite. The double-digit lead they had built up after the break crumbled away in the final quarter. “We had a really good third quarter and a terrible fourth,” said coach Gordon Herbert. “We just had too many turnovers again, just like in the second quarter.” The lack of rhythm on offense thus “destroyed” the defensive organization. Oscar da Silva was also clear in his assessment afterward. The forward complained that his team was unable to score points at crucial moments: “We just can’t seem to execute in the final quarter, especially on offense. We turn the ball over and can’t score.”
Da Silva: “There are just too many mistakes”
Defensively, Bayern’s performance was not bad at all. But the lack of offense gave Lyon confidence and allowed them to get back into the game.
With a record of 5-11, Bayern remain in second-to-last place in the EuroLeague. They are already four wins behind the play-in spots. “All we can do now is look ahead and keep going,” said da Silva. “We have to find a way to stop making mistakes, because there have been too many in recent weeks.”
The chance for redemption and an end to the losing streak comes less than 48 hours after the end of the game. That’s because Bayern will be guests at AS Monaco on Friday at 7:30 p.m., where they will face German national player Daniel Theis.
