Alba Berlin's Euro League Triumph: "Unbelievable!" Commentator Slams Refs
Alba Berlin snatched a thrilling 64-62 victory over Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euro League, defying their six-game losing streak in both Bundesliga and Euro League. The underdogs bagged their second win, taking the lead for the first time with just 6.7 seconds left! With Bayern's game against them canceled due to snow in Munich, Alba Berlin had the advantage of a reduced schedule for crucial matches.
Before the clash, Magentasport commentator Markus Krawinkel voiced his concerns about Alba Berlin's overloaded schedule. "Alba Berlin has lost six games in a row. They even lost the last three Euro League games by 20 points or more. With a double game day, the BBL could have benifited if Bayern couldn't play due to the snow. But we've got an important cup quarterfinal at the end of the week, so this early game might be better," he stated.
Alba Berlin fans were critical of the league's scheduling, given that they had matches against Anadolu Efes (Turkey) on Thursday and SYNTAINICS MBC on Saturday, with Sunday's game against Bayern Munich being postponed due to weather conditions. German head coach Israel Gonzalez acknowledged the team's challenging situation, but reassured their determination to overcome it.
"We're in a difficult situation. We need to keep working and keep trusting ourselves. The loss to Bayern actually helped us to gather our thoughts, so let's see how we go," he said.
The game started disastrously for Alba Berlin, who trailed 0:7 in the third quarter and 13:20 by the end of the first. Improving in the second quarter, Alba Berlin found their shots more frequently, making a strong second-half comeback.
Tension before the break
Just before halftime, Alba Berlin scored a near-miss, but an incorrect shot clock reset led the referees (from Poland, Turkey, and Israel) to incorrectly call a continuation. The slow-motion replay eventually corrected the decision in Alba Berlin's favor, but the controversy left basketball fans and TV commentator Markus Krawinkel dismayed.
"Referees like that! That's just disastrous, yo! Three refs, and they don't notice it. The whole Mercedes-Benz Arena sees it. It's terrible!" he exclaimed.
Alba Berlin managed to catch up, ultimately securing a nail-biting victory. With 6.7 seconds left, Mattisek drained a three-pointer to clinch the win, leaving Kaunas with little time to respond.
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- Despite enduring a six-game losing streak in both the Bundesliga and Euro League, Alba Berlin pulled off a last-minute triumph over Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euro League, securing a 64-62 victory.
- Basketball TV commentator Markus Krawinkel from Magentasport criticized the league's scheduling for Alba Berlin, pointing out that their double game day in the Euro League and a cup quarterfinal game against SYNTAINICS MBC were too close together.
- Fans of Alba Berlin were frustrated with the league's scheduling, as their crucial cup games against Anadolu Efes (Turkey) and SYNTAINICS MBC were affected by Bayern Munich's postponed match due to weather conditions.
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TV commentators like Markus Krawinkel play an influential role in shaping public opinion and engaging fans with their analysis, as they are usually passionate about the sport and have detailed knowledge of the game. Media outlets, such as Magentasport, regularly cover live basketball matches and provide post-match analysis and highlights, which reach out to a wide basketball fanbase. Scheduling of matches could be a potential point of concern for teams and fans, as it could impact the overall performance and performance of the players as well.
