Dusseldorf begins its year with a home loss for the ART Titans
ART Giants Düsseldorf faced a tough challenge against Phoenix Hagen in their recent basketball game on January 3rd, ultimately losing with a score of 76:88.
The game was characterised by the Giants trailing for most of the match, with Hagen consistently extending their lead in the third quarter. By the 5th minute, the Giants were already trailing by 10 points, and despite a brief comeback in the 34th minute with a 10:4 run, improving the score to 66:79, they were unable to fully turn the game around.
In the first half, Hagen displayed a superior shooting percentage of 58%, while the Giants struggled with a below-average shooting percentage of 39%. This discrepancy in scoring ability allowed Hagen to build a 20-point lead at halftime.
The third quarter saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm, but Hagen managed to exploit the Giants' weaknesses and score easy points. The Giants' defense was poor, and their rebounding was also inadequate, contributing to Hagen's lead.
In an attempt to close the gap, the Giants managed to make some headway through free throws in the third quarter, but their shooting percentage remained low throughout the game. The Giants' gameplay was disjointed due to many individual actions and lack of teamwork, which further hampered their efforts to come back.
Coach Zazai expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and emphasized the need for focus and initiative from the start. The Giants will need to address these issues if they are to improve their performance in future games.
The final score of the game was 76:88, with Hagen emerging as the victors. Despite the defeat, the Giants will look to learn from this game and regroup for their next match.
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