Unbelievable Ibaka, what a rollercoaster!
FC Bayern secured a hard-fought victory over Olympia Milan in the Euro League, winning 91-84 in overtime.
Five world champions graced BMW Park: Maodo Lo and Johannes Voigtmann represented Milan, while Isaac Bonga and Niels Giffey played for FC Bayern. The injured Andi Obst was cheering from the sidelines.
Bayern in control from the start
With four consecutive victories under their belt in both the premier league and the German Basketball League, FC Bayern showed they meant business from the get-go, maintaining a focused performance. Serge Ibaka, NBA champion, kept his cool and even managed to equalize before halftime, making it a tight 37-37. Bayern then went on an impressive 11-point run, leaving Milan scoreless for almost four minutes.
The Ibaka conundrum
At halftime, Bayern was leading, 44-39. And then, the unexpected: Stanley Ibaka left the court after 22.32 minutes of play, pumped his cheeks, and blew out a sigh. It was unclear why, but he did return shortly afterwards, engaged in some relaxation exercises before rejoining the fray.
His absence saw Milan claw their way back into the game, pulling away after a 12-3 run, with star Johannes Voigtmann doing most of the damage. When Ibaka returned with seven minutes remaining, it was a whole new ball game. He gritted his teeth, defended tenaciously, and coiled his team back into the game, with Carsen Edwards and Nick Weiler Babb providing crucial points.
In the end, FC Bayern triumphed, 91-84, notching their third Euro League win in a row.
Bonus insights from the enrichment data:
While the enrichment data didn't clarify why Ibaka left the bench during the game, it does suggest that a minor injury might have contributed to his initial absence (round 25), as he didn't join Real Madrid in Istanbul for their game against Efes[5]. However, this information isn't conclusive and doesn't necessarily explain his behavior during the Milan game.
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- Following their latest win against Milan, FC Bayern Munich will continue their Euro League campaign, hoping to replicate last season's success.
- Despite a brief layoff due to unspecified issues during their encounter with BBL rival Milan, Ibaka managed to rally back and play a crucial role in securing the victory for the prevailing basketball dynasty.
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