Bayern turns game against Bonn — Alba Berlin dominates Bamberg

The BBL semifinals have begun – and are already delivering excitement. Bayern Munich turns around the opening game against Telekom Baskets Bonn after an impressive comeback in the final quarter. The guests from Bonn led by double digits for a long time, but allowed Munich to come back in the decisive minutes. In the end, Bayern wins 83:78 and lays the foundation for a successful series.

Bayern shows class in the closing phase

Joel Aminu was the game's leading scorer with 23 points and shaped the game significantly. Bayern showed their individual class particularly in the closing phase – exactly when it counts. For Bonn, the defeat is bitter after the team had controlled the game for long stretches and missed out on a surprise.

While Munich wins narrowly, Alba Berlin dominates its semifinal clearly. The Berliners dispatch Bamberg Baskets 105:86 and make a statement. Alba played itself into a veritable frenzy at times and decided the game early. The clear home victory shows that the Berliners are the favorites in this playoff series.

Different narratives in the series

Both matches underscore the different narratives emerging in these semifinals: Bayern's resilience and individual star power versus Alba's team-oriented dominance. The series between Munich and Bonn promises to be competitive, while Berlin appears to have found its rhythm early.