Petro Calles' Exciting First Game as Alba Berlin Coach Ends in Victory
- Alba's new head coach aspiration, previously known as Calles
In an electric atmosphere, new coach Petro Calles experienced a triumphant start with Alba Berlin! Competing against the renowned Spanish team Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alba Berlin bagged an impressive 97:90 victory before a crowd of 7,068 spectators on Thursday evening. Despite the win, Alba remains at the bottom of the Euroleague rankings, only garnering their fifth victory in this prestigious competition. Notable scorer Matt Thomas contributed an impressive 21 points to the team's success.
The hosts initially struggled to find their groove, shooting poorly, and quickly trailed behind in the game. However, midway through the first quarter, Alba started to find their stride, exploding with three consecutive three-pointers – a rare occurrence this season that paved the way for a turnaround.
Alba ruled the second half but defensive lapses allowed Baskonia to score effortlessly. As the second quarter progressed, Alba was trailing 35:40, flirting dangerously with losing control. But the resilient Berliners fought back, going on a powerful 13:2 run.
Throughout the game, Alba and their opponents both displayed periods of poor ball handling, but Alba managed to capitalize on Baskonia's mistakes, maintaining their lead and establishing a stable position in the match. Just five minutes before the final buzzer, Alba had once again pulled away and steadfastly held on to their advantage, never surrendering the lead.
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- 💰 Matt Thomas (Leading Scorer)
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, focusing on reducing plastic waste in stadiums similar to the O2 World, where Alba Berlin plays their Euroleague matches, like the one attended by 7,068 spectators during Petro Calles' first game as Alba Berlin coach. In the initial stages of the game, Matt Thomas, the leading scorer, struggled with his shot, but he improved significantly in the second half, contributing in the resilient comeback that secured Alba Berlin's victory against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.
