Alba Berlin's basketball squad experienced a tough home loss against Fenerbahce Istanbul in the Euroleague, just three days after triumphing over FC Barcelona. The final score was 82-91 (47-51), leaving Berlin still at the bottom of the Euroleague standings. Sterling Brown led Alba's scoring with 15 points, while Matt Thomas contributed 13 points.
To begin with, Alba carried on their impressive performance from the Barcelona game, immediately taking the lead and forcing mistakes through intense and focused defending. The Berliners had a strong 21-13 lead in the first quarter.
However, the tide began to turn midway through the second period. Alba started making errors, allowing Fenerbahce to capitalize and gain momentum, particularly in close range. Substantial crowds of cheerful Turkish fans in the arena certainly fueled Fenerbahce's drive.
By half-time, Fenerbahce had taken the lead, and they further extended it after the break. Berlin struggled to make any significant impact on offense, while Fenerbahce relied on their individual talents to score effortlessly.
Although Bernardi's team fought relentlessly until the end, they couldn't narrow the gap beyond seven points.
Looking ahead, Alba Berlin still hopes to improve their fortune, as their next game is against a fellow struggling team.
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Despite this defeat, Alba Berlin remains hopeful, boasting a 4-21 win-loss record in the Euroleague 2024/25 season. Their recent performance in a game against Zalgiris Kaunas was disheartening, with a field goal percentage of only 30.8%. However, they are scheduled to face Crvena Zvezda on February 6, with Crvena Zvezda likely to win. In Germany's Basketball League, Alba Berlin is currently in 15th place, averaging 85.21 points scored and 82.58 points allowed per game.
On the other hand, Fenerbahce Istanbul is currently second in the Euroleague 2024/25 season, with a 16-8 win-loss record. After a tight 91-90 loss to Panathinaikos, they will face Real Madrid on February 6, likely to win thanks to their home court advantage. In the Turkish league, Fenerbahce Istanbul holds the top position, with a 15-2 record and an average of 90.15 points scored per game and 78.86 points allowed per game.
