Telekom Baskets Bonn have ousted Alba Berlin from the top of the Bundesliga table.
On Tuesday, Bonn won 84:77 (46:38) against the reigning champions and swapped places with the Berliners thanks to the win rate. Bonn has currently won 93.3 percent of its games, Berlin 90.6 percent.
With a record of 28 wins and two losses, Telekom Baskets Bonn have a good chance of retaining their top spot after the end of the main round, especially since they won the direct comparison against Berlin. Alba is behind with 29 wins and three losses.
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percent of the games Telekom Baskets Bonn have won so far.
While Bonn won their 15th consecutive victory and remain unbeaten at home, the Berliners left the stage as losers for the first time in eleven successes.
Why is first place in the main round so important?
First place in the main round is so important because it gives a team home field advantage in all playoff rounds.
In addition, the first in the main round will avoid the third-placed team in a possible semi-final, which will most likely be FC Bayern Munich.
Alba Berlin comes into play late
Bonn defended well in the top game and had only conceded 14 points after 13 minutes. Although the Berliners came into play better in the second quarter, the hosts found their throwing rhythm from the outside and were 46:38 ahead at the break.
In the second half, Bonn maintained a comfortable lead for a long time before the guests reduced the lead to 71:73 thanks to Jaleen Smith and an 11:0 run.
But Bonn’s answer followed promptly. TJ Shorts (20 points) and Tyson Ward (19) led Bonn. (dpa)
