3 wins at the start of the season were followed by a 12-loss streak, and now ALBA has won again for the third time in a row.
This time, future rival of Kaunas club “Žalgiris” Olimpia (6-12) fell from the swaying German team.
ALBA, playing in his fortress, celebrated the victory 83:63 (20:12, 25:21, 15:18, 23:12).
The hosts started the match better and led by 14 points at the beginning of the third quarter (47:33).
Olimpia tries again to get back into the game (62:57), but ALBA quickly regains a double-digit advantage.
Olimpia will now return home to host Zalgiris in Milan on Friday.
SUNRISE: Maodo Lo 17, Jaleen Smith 16 (4/8 trg), Ben Lammers 12 (7 rpg), Yovel Zoosman 9 (6 rpg), Luke Sikma and Tamir Blatt 8 each.
“Olympics”: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot 16, (5 refs, 5 fumbles) Brandon Davies 13, Billy Baron 9 (5 refs), Nicolo Melli 8 (8 refs).
