MHP Risen Ludwigsburg's Tragic Night in Europe Cup
The MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg's dream of direct qualification for the second group stage in the Europe Cup took a heavy blow on Wednesday evening. The German basketball club suffered a 60-80 (26-42) loss against King Szczecin, leaving the chance of securing the first spot in Group D slipping away. The final match on December 20, against Athens at 8:30 p.m., could be a deciding factor for Ludwigsburg's progress to the next stage. Yorman Polas topped the scoring charts with 14 points for Ludwigsburg.
The Swabian outfit began on shaky grounds, quickly trailing behind in the game. Their missed two-point attempts, coupled with a weak defense, hampered their performance in the opening quarter and much of the second period. Their offense struggled to convert as little as 25 percent of the two-point shots, allowing the home side to gain a significant advantage.
The MHP Giants put up a better fight in the second half, cutting the deficit to 10 points post-three quarters. The visitors seemed to have an opportunity for a peaceful end, but their hopes were shattered as soon as King Szczecin scored a couple of quick points, denting Ludwigsburg's morale.
The Swabians now have the daunting task of finishing second or third in the group to qualify for the subsequent phase. Athens has already secured the top spot in Group D.
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- Despite the loss, MHP Risen Ludwigsburg still has hope of entering the second group stage, requiring them to stand in second or third place in Group D.
- Ludwigsburg's basketball team suffered a tough defeat in the Europe Cup against King Szczecin from Poland, with the final score being 60-80 in favor of the Polish champions.
- The setback unfortunately removes the possibility of direct qualification for the second group stage for Ludwigsburg, making the top spot in Group D unattainable.
- Ludwigsburg found it problematic to convert two-point shots in the opening half, with a shooting percentage of only 25% in the first 30 minutes.
- The Europe Cup group stage is a crucial phase for MHP Risen Ludwigsburg, as they aim to reach the round of the top 16 teams and continue their basketball journey, possibly in Athens, Greece.
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