Alba Berlin obliterated BG Göttingen 101-69 on Thursday evening in Matchday 33 of the easyCredit BBL. The Albatrosses took control early (Q1: 29-16, Q2: 26-21) and never looked back (Q3: 17-16, Q4: 29-16), bolstering their playoff hopes (17 wins, 8th place).
Malte Delow led Alba with 14 points (6/10 FG, 2/4 3P) in just 19:30 minutes, while Justin Bean notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds (5/9 FG). Martin Hermannsson added 13 points and 7 assists, and Gabriele Procida shone with 13 points and 5 rebounds (3/7 3P). Alba shot an impressive 12/31 from three (38.7%) and dominated the boards (48-30). Ty Holder led Göttingen with 18 points (3/8 FG, 10/10 FT), but the Violets struggled, hitting just 7/22 threes (31.8%) and failing to improve their road record (3-14, 16th place).
Alba solidifies their playoff position, while Göttingen continues their relegation battle.
