After an important 86:80 win against the ART Giants Düsseldorf on Saturday evening, the Schängel go into the next home game of the 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA with a tailwind.
Koblenz | November 19, 2024 | A contribution from Red.
In eleventh place in the table, the Guardians are currently just above the relegation zone, but a difficult challenge awaits them on Wednesday evening with the Nuremberg Falcons.
The Nuremberg team are celebrating new confidence after their first win of the season against Phoenix Hagen (80:71). The game against the fifth-placed team showed how close the performances in the league are. “The Falcons will travel to Koblenz highly motivated and will do everything they can to further improve their record,” said a club representative.
The EPG Guardians are looking forward to a tough show of strength, especially since they only had a three-day break. What is pleasing, however, is that all injured players are fit again and Canadian newcomer Ben Stevens (2.07 meters) will make his first appearance. With his dynamism and versatility, Stevens could make an important contribution to the Koblenz game.
The guests from Nuremberg have two strong offensive players in Gabriel Kalscheur (17 points per game) and Sardaar Calhoun (16 points per game), who will also challenge the Koblenz defense.
The game promises excitement and drama, with the Guardians relying on the support of the fans at the CGM Arena. Kick-off takes place on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and the doors open at 6 p.m.
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As the website editor for world-today-news.com, it’s my pleasure to present this interview with two esteemed guests discussing the upcoming basketball game between EPG Guardians and Nuremberg Falcons. Our first guest is Thomas Hartmann, the head coach of EPG Guardians, and our second guest is Marcus Ellington, a sports journalist for the Nuremberg Tribune.
Thomas, let’s start with you. The article mentions that your team had an important win against Düsseldorf on Saturday. How do you think this will affect your players’ confidence going into Wednesday’s game against Nuremberg Falcons?
Thomas Hartmann: Well, winning always boosts the team’s morale and confidence. However, we know that every game in the 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA is tough and we cannot afford complacency. We have to prepare well for each game and focus on our strengths to maintain our position in the league. Our opponents, Nuremberg Falcons, are also a strong team with talented players who will give us a run for our money. So, we will use Saturday’s win as motivation to strive for another victory but recognize we need to put in a lot of hard work to achieve it.
Marcus, moving onto you. The article talks about how Nuremberg Falcons are celebrating their first win of the season against Phoenix Hagen. How important is this win for them, and what kind of impact do you think it will have on their upcoming game against EPG Guardians?
Marcus Ellington: This win was quite significant for Nuremberg Falcons as it finally broke their losing streak. It’s given the team and the fans a sense of relief and happiness, which they have been craving for a while. The win also boosted the team’s confidence, and they will come into the game against EPG Guardians with renewed vigor and determination. They know they can compete with the top teams in the league, and they will be looking to challenge themselves against a strong opponent like EPG. They will try to use their newly found momentum to secure another win and possibly climb up the table.
Thomas, looking at the table, EPG Guardians are currently in 11th place just above the relegation zone. What are
