Hamburg in the play-offs, Bamberg continues to win, Crailsheim and Göttingen lose their feathers

The Hamburg Towers are already seven play-off participants in the BBL. Bamberg moved into pole position for the last ticket because Crailsheim and Göttingen suffered defeats.

Champion and cup winner Alba Berlin has clinched its ninth win in a row and remains on the heels of leaders Telekom Baskets Bonn. The capital city clearly defeated the MLP Academics Heidelberg 110:70 (51:34) on the last regular match day and with 50:12 points with three games to catch up they still have the chance to finish the main round as number one.

In the evening, table leader Telekom Baskets Bonn surprisingly lost feathers at Niners Chemnitz and lost 68:90 (36:41). With 50:12 points and three games to catch up, Berlin still has the opportunity to finish the main round as number one. Bonn (52:16) has already played all 34 games

Bayern ready for Barça

Meanwhile, FC Bayern Munich was ready for the big Euroleague challenge against FC Barcelona. Two days before the play-off showdown against the Catalans, the Munich team clearly won 92:57 (48:23) against s.Oliver Würzburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday evening. National player Andreas Obst was the best thrower with 18 points for the hosts, who are challenged in the fifth and decisive game in Barcelona on Tuesday evening (8 p.m.) and want to be the first German team in Euroleague history to reach the Final Four. This will take place in Belgrade from May 19th to 21st.

Close race for eighth place

Meanwhile, the Hamburg Towers got the seventh of eight play-off tickets with the 101:57 (53:31) at Systainics MBC Weißenfels, for whom nothing is at stake this season.

In the race for eighth place, former series champion Brose Bamberg (84:68 against Braunschweig) has the best prospects, but has to be careful because Hakro Merlins Crailsheim (90:100 aet) who are two points behind won the direct comparison. Both teams have one game left to play.

BG Göttingen, who lost their play-off chances with the 87:90 against relegated Jobstairs Gießen 46ers, is now eliminated.

The former champion Fraport Skyliners, who has already been relegated, said goodbye to the Pro A with a success, the Frankfurt defeated medi Bayreuth 82:70 (48:39).

Due to numerous corona-related postponements during the course of the season, games in the main round will be made up until May 11th. Only then do the playoffs begin with the top eight teams of the regular season.

34th matchday

FC Bayern Munich – s.Oliver Würzburg 92:57 (24:13,24:10,19:21,25:13)

Bayern Munich points: Obst 18, George 13, Obiesie 12, Rubit 12, Thomas 8, Jaramaz 7, Lucic 5, Radosevic 5, Schilling 5, Sisko 5, Weiler-Babb 2
s. Oliver Würzburg: Stanic 18, Rodriguez 15, Callison 9, King 8, Albus 5, Hunt 2
Viewers: 2112

BG Goettingen – Giessen 46ers 87:90 (24:15,25:30,21:27,17:18)

Points BG Goettingen: Kamp 24, Martin 18, Hujic 12, Mönninghoff 8, Brown 7, Hartwich 7, Roberson 4, Vargas 3, Frey 2, Grimes 2
Casting 46ers: Jalon Demarco 19, Mccullum 15, Fayne II 12, Kraushaar 11, Omot 10, Koch 8, Laksa 6, Uhlemann 5, Binapfl 4
Viewers: 2574

Niners Chemnitz – Telekom Baskets Bonn 90:68 (21:17,20:19,25:14,24:18)

Points Niners Chemnitz: Susinskas 20, Atkins 16, Mike 15, Richter 15, Weidemann 10, Lockett 6, Massenat 5, Ziegenhagen 3
Telekom Baskets Bonn: Hawkins 12, Tadda 10, Bowlin 8, Kessens 8, Ward 8, Kratzer 6, Lypowyy 6, Kulvietis 4, Gorham 3, Mboya Kotieno 3
Viewers: 3610

Alba Berlin – MLP Academics Heidelberg 110:70 (27:16,24:18,36:11,23:25)

Points Alba Berlin: Olinde 17, Zoosman 17, Blatt 12, Da Silva 12, Lammers 12, Smith 9, Thiemann 9, Mattisseck 8, Lo 6, Sikma 6, Koumadje 2
MLP Academics Heidelberg: Ky. Anderson 18, Geist 9, Kuppe 9, Ugrai 7, Chapman 6, Ely 5, Friederici 5, Würzner 5, Heyden 2, Osaghae 2, Watkins 2
Viewers: 5721