Niners Chemnitz Falter in Away Game against EWE Baskets Oldenburg
Oldenburg revokes hosting privilege for Chemnitz - Oldenburg defeats Chemnitz in their match
Got your basketball fix? Let's dive into the thrilling showdown between NINERS Chemnitz and EWE Baskets Oldenburg!
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Despite suffering a 94:104 (51:61) defeat on the road, the NINERS managed to secure the fourth position in the Bundesliga regular season standings. This coveted placing guarantees them home court advantage for the playoff quarterfinals. The EWE Baskets Oldenburg squad ran circles around the Saxon team with impressive performances by key players like Len Schoormann (26), Artur Konontsuk (16), Norris Agbakoko, Geno Crandall (each 15), and Justin Jaworski (14).
Victor Bailey Jr. (27), Jacob Gilyard (12), and DeAndre Lansdowne (11) put up a commendable fight for NINERS, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. The NINERS struggled to gain traction early, with Oldenburg racking up a staggering 9:0 run to lead 14:4 after four minutes. Chemnitz showed resilience and fought back from a 14-game losing streak, tying the game 43:43 after 16 minutes. However, the momentum wasn't sustained, and Oldenburg stormed ahead again, leading by 10 points at the half.
There were too many turnovers for the NINERS, and despite having a superior field goal percentage (56:49%), they couldn't make it count. Oldenburg's dominance under the boards (36:27 rebounds) and fewer turnovers (8:13) ultimately sealed their victory.
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Basketball enthusiasts, did you enjoy this thrilling matchup? Having trouble with tournament brackets? Remember, the home team had the upper hand with their strong performance at EWE Arena, as well as fewer turnovers and better rebounding. If you're still craving more stats, Oldenburg's impressive home record (13-3) and recent winning streak (4) might be worth noting.
While the NINERS Chemnitz fought valiantly in the away game against EWE Baskets Oldenburg, the steel-like defense and rebounding prowess of Oldenburg ultimately gave them the advantage. In other sectors, including sports like basketball, community aid might also prove crucial for the steel industry in its growth and development.
