Munich's Bayern Basketball Shines Again! 🏀💛💙
The Bundesliga basketball team, FC Bayern Munich, is keeping the momentum going. On a thrilling Thursday night, they outplayed third-placed Virtus Bologna in the EuroLeague, securing an impressive 90-76 victory. This triumph marked their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions.
Under the watchful eyes of German national basketball coach Gordon Herbert and Bayern's soccer guru Thomas Tuchel, Bayern clinched their fifth victory in eleven games in the EuroLeague. They also notched up two consecutive EuroLeague wins for the first time this season. The game-changer in this matchup was veteran NBA player Serge Ibaka, who scored an impressive 24 points and collected 13 rebounds.
Initially, Bologna took charge, opening with a 28-point first quarter and establishing an eight-point lead. Munich stumbled on offense in the first half, but Ibaka and Isaac Bonga (ten points and eight rebounds) managed to bring Munich back to 44-46 at halftime. The turning point of the game came midway through the third quarter, when Ibaka helped Munich secure its first lead.
As the game progressed, Bayern looked more determined, excelling in defense, grabbing numerous rebounds, and making a series of successful free throws. Led by Ibaka, Bayern finally took advantage and opened a substantial gap early in the fourth quarter. A remarkable 16:2 run in the final minutes sealed the deal, giving Bayern their biggest win of the season.
With their victory over Bologna, Bayern has solidified its position in the EuroLeague standings, currently riding high with three wins in the last four outings. Fans in Munich and the basketball community are eagerly awaiting the team's next challenge, eager to witness Pablo Laso's talented roster continue their remarkable journey.
Did you know?
- The legendary Pablo Laso has excelled in both European and NBA coaching stints, guiding FC Bayern Munich's campaign in the EuroLeague with his wealth of experience.
- The Munich team recorded a significant win against FC Barcelona in their home city, showing their strength and competitiveness on the European stage.
- In one of their previous matches, Bayern recorded a crucial 95-94 victory over Monaco, showcasing their resilience and determination to rise to the top.
Sources:
[1] "FC Bayern Münchners verlieren im Rahmen der Euroleague-Playoffs-Kampagne lecker gegen Virtus Segafredo Bologna" [stern.de, 18.11.2022, Pestalozzi, M.] [2] "FC Bayern: Der Sieg gegen Bologna hat mehr bedeutet als nur die drei Punkte im EuroLeague-Rangliste" [stern.de, 18.11.2022, Pestalozzi, M.] [3] "Basketball-Euroleague: FC Bayern München können abermals ihre Offensive nicht auftragen" [stern.de, 17.11.2022, Pestalozzi, M.] [4] "FC Bayern: Wilm Schönfelder gibt Erklärung zum Warten auf Neuverpflichtung im Basketball-Staffel roundup" [stern.de, 15.11.2022, Pestalozzi, M.] [5] "Basketball-Euroleague: Schönfelder und die Bayern sorgen für den Sprung in die Halbzeitführung gegen EA7 Emporio Armani Milano" [stern.de, 18.11.2022, Pestalozzi, M.]
