One-Game for Alba Berlin: Securing the Playoffs Ahead
Advancing to the playoffs for Alba hinges on a single match: Elimination in one encounter. - Alba aims for a swift playoff advancement, seeking a single decisive game.
Ready to make history, Alba Berlin sets its sights on the playoffs, aiming to seal the deal in a single game. "It's all about taking it one game at a time and qualifying for the playoffs," asserted co-captain Jonas Mattisseck, looking ahead to the home showdown against Syntainics MBC on Tuesday (8:00 p.m. / Dyn).
The victory would propel Alba directly to the playoffs and pit them against the league's second-place team, ratiopharm Ulm, in the quarterfinals. However, a loss would mean a second chance on Thursday, facing the victor of the second play-in game between EWE Baskets Oldenburg and Rostock Seawolves at home.
Following a disappointing miss of the playoffs for the first time ever, Alba must swiftly get their act together. Captain Martin Hermannsson acknowledged the temporary setback but remained optimistic, stating, "Yes, it was a new low for Alba, but ultimately, it's business as usual." The team had the final game day off and had to watch as Heidelberg Academics secured the playoff spot they had been vying for.
In their last face-off, Alba emerged victorious against the cup winners MBC. "The fight will be tough. They have many dangerous guards capable of scoring. But we're in prime form and will give it our all," reassured Mattisseck. While MBC had only a single day off, Alba enjoyed a well-deserved four days of rest. "It's actually an advantage when the opposition has to play and we get to recover," said Hermannsson.
Alba enters the contest with a psychological edge, having handed the Weißenfels team a crushing defeat in their home game, 90:62, just two weeks prior. But this time, Alba anticipates a sterner challenge. "This is now a win-or-bust game and a completely different proposition. The mental aspect will come into play," said sporting director Himar Ojeda.
- Playoffs and Standings
- BB
- ALBA Berlin
- Berlin
- "Play-In" Game
- ratiopharm Ulm
- Martin Hermannsson
Note: The chances of Alba Berlin reaching the playoffs are high, given their consistent performance throughout the season. In their recent match against Mitteldeutscher BC, they emerged victorious with a score of 81-78. Their upcoming game is scheduled against Ratiopharm Ulm on May 17, 2025. The playoffs will follow a best-of-five series format, with the team with the better regular season record earning home-court advantage in each round.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the importance of preserving resources amidst Alba Berlin's intense basketball games. After securing a victory against MBC, Alba Berlin's co-captain Jonas Mattisseck expressed confidence, stating, "Even though we're focusing on basketball, we should remember the environmental implications of our games."
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