Bayern Munich took the victory against Red Star (74-66), but also the difference in the event of a tie, with Serge Ibaka and Devin Booker being the protagonists of the winners.
THAT Bavaria got the 12th win of the season, a double win against Red Star, as the final 74-66 means that, in addition to the W, the advantage in the event of a tie came into the hands of the Germans.
Excellent match from Devin Booker with 22 points, followed by Serge Ibaka with 12 points.
Bayern – Red Star: The match
THAT Red Star started strong, with 2/3 three-pointers and a good pace managed to get ahead 14-6. And then it disappeared! THAT Bavaria without doing anything impressive, except for good defense, managed to lead 23-19, thanks to a 17-5 margin.
Big problem for his star Yannis Sfeiropoulou the poor creation as only Yago De Santos gave an assist in the first half (5 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists).
In the middle of the 3rd period, with a basket by Serge Ibaka (8 points at that time), the Germans escaped for the first time with +11 (40-29).
THAT Star still had.. fuel to get back on the scoreboard. It was reduced to 6 by the end of 3. and with a quick 5-0 they reduced to the basket (53-51). THAT Bavaria responded with a 6-1 split to pull away again with seven points.
In the decisive final five minutes, Bavaria lost him Bonga with an injury (possible sprain), but that didn’t stop her from increasing her advantage to +9 (66-57).
The match was decided at that point as Asteras tried to hold on to their 6 point lead from the 1st round win but fell short.
WHERE WAS THE MATCH JUDGED: Mainly on Bayern’s breakout at the start of the 4th, which made it +2, to +9.
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING: Devin Booker had 22 points and 6 rebounds.
CO-PROTAGONIST IN VICTORY: Serge Ibaka had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
THEIR PERFORMANCE GONE WRONG: Jevonte Smart had 13 points and Boloboi had 11 points and 9 rebounds.
THEY EXPECTED MORE: Mike Tobey played 13 minutes and had an accurate 3-pointer.
MATCH STATISTICS: Only 8 fouls by Bayern, 9 for Asteras.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FIRST ROUND: Asteras won 74-68 in Game 6.
THEIR NEXT OPPONENT: Bayern take on Bonn (3/3, 6:30 p.m.), while Red Star host Mornar for the ABA Liga (3/3, 10:00 p.m.).
THE DECADES: 20-19, 32-27, 53-46, 74-66.
