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The most important game in the last round took place in Wuerzburg between third ranked s Oliver Baskets (8-4) and eleventh ranked Bamberg (6-6) on Monday night. s Oliver Baskets were defeated by Bamberg at home 82-70. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of s Oliver Baskets. Bamberg made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward KeyShawn Feazell (206-1998, college: Creighton) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Bamberg’s coach Anton Gavel used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) responded with 11 points and 9 assists. Bamberg have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain eleventh position with 6-6 record. Wuerzburg at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Braunschweig. Bamberg are looking forward to face Hamburg (#14) at home in the next round. Wuerzburg will play against Goettingen (#17) and is hoping to win this game.
BBL top team – Bayern Muenchen (9-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Skyliners (3-10) in Frankfurt 91-84. The former international forward Niels Giffey (200-1991, college: UConn) notched 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Ivan Kharchenkov supported him with 20 points. Even 26 points and 4 assists by American guard Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) did not help to save the game for Frankfurt. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bayern Muenchen have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-3 record. Newly promoted Frankfurt keeps the sixteenth place with ten games lost. Bayern will play against ALBA (#15) in Berlin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Frankfurt will play on the road against Chemnitz and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Ludwigsburg was also quite interesting. Third ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (9-4) played at the court of 5th ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (8-6). MLP Academics Heidelberg managed to secure a 4-point victory 67-63 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Michael Weathers who scored 21 points. Justin Simon produced 15 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Heidelberg moved-up to second place. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Heidelberg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ludwigsburg will play against Oldenburg (#13) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: bottom-ranked Goettingen lost to Bonn on the opponent’s court 67-80. Vechta managed to outperform Oldenburg in a home game 98-91. Weissenfels recorded a loss to Chemnitz on the road 82-72. Hamburg was defeated by Braunschweig on its own court 86-91. Rostock beat ALBA in a road game 96-85.

Bonn – Goettingen 80-67

Very expected game in Bonn where 17th ranked BG Goettingen (1-10) was defeated by eighth ranked Telekom Baskets (7-6) 80-67 on Sunday. Bonn looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Goettingen‘s players. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (193-1998, college: Florida) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Darius McGhee (175-1999, college: Liberty) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds and Collin Welp (206-1998, college: UC Irvine) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Bonn moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Weissenfels and Chemnitz. Goettingen lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Bonn will meet higher ranked Braunschweig (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Goettingen will play against Wuerzburg (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: C.Welp 16+4reb+1ast, D.Wiggins 13+18reb, T.Holder 12+1reb+3ast, K.Mushidi 7+3reb+4ast, Z.Ensminger 6+2reb+1ast, J.Boeheim 5+3reb
Bonn: P.Fleming Jr. 16+5reb+6ast, T.Kennedy 15+4reb+1ast, T.Pape 10+2reb+2ast, D.McGhee 9+5reb+6ast, L.Thiemann 7+5reb, J.Baehre 6+3reb+3ast

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Vechta – Oldenburg 98-91

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Rasta Vechta (6-5) defeated at home 12th ranked EWE Baskets (5-8) 98-91 on Sunday. Vechta made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game, while Oldenburg only scored six points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was American swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1998, college: Arizona) who scored 23 points. The other American import point guard Tyger Campbell (180-2000, college: UCLA) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) produced 31 points and French center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (206-2000) added 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Vechta maintains tenth position with 6-5 record. Oldenburg lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with eight games lost. Vechta will meet Rostock (#12) on the road in the next round. Oldenburg will play against Ludwigsburg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oldenburg: J.Jaworski 31+4reb+3ast, M.Dossou-Yovo 17+9reb, N.Agbakoko 11+12reb, T.Nichols 9+1reb+4ast, G.Crandall 8+7reb+8ast, L.Schoormann 8+1ast
Vechta: B.Randolph 23+2reb, T.Campbell 17+6ast, J.Gruenloh 14+7reb, M.Bothwell 11+2ast, L.Pandi 9+2reb+2ast, J.Aminu 9+6reb+2ast

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Chemnitz – Weissenfels 82-72

There was a minor upset when higher ranked MBC (7-6) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Chemnitz (7-6) 82-72 on Monday. Chemnitz looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American Victor Bailey Jr (193-1998, college: GMU) who scored 24 points. South Sudanese-Canadian Aher Uguak (201-1998, college: Loyola, IL) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American swingman Ty Brewer (201-2000, college: UAB) produced 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Martin Breunig (203-1992, college: Montana) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Chemnitz moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Weissenfels and Bonn. Chemnitz will meet at home Frankfurt (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weissenfels will play against Ulm (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: T.Brewer 21+2reb, C.Callison 12+1reb+4ast, M.Breunig 11+6reb+3ast, S.Reaves 10+2reb+2ast, A.Kovacevic 6+1ast, M.Devoe 4+4reb+3ast
Chemnitz: V.Bailey Jr 24+2reb+3ast, J.Garrett 14+7reb+1ast, A.Uguak 13+5reb+7ast, W.Christmas 11+6reb+4ast, J.Richter 8+7reb+3ast, O.Nkamhoua 4+4reb

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Hamburg – Braunschweig 86-91

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Braunschweig (8-4) beat on the road 14th ranked Hamburg Towers (4-8) 91-86 on Monday. Braunschweig looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) who scored 19 points and 8 assists. Slovenian Luka Scuka (207-2002) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American forward Jordan Barnett (201-1995, college: Missouri) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Braunschweig have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Wuerzburg. Hamburg lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with ALBA. Braunschweig will meet at home Bonn (#7) in the next round. Hamburg will play against Bamberg (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: J.Barnett 20+7reb, K.Kuath 17+9reb+2ast, J.Lottie 13+4reb+6ast, J.Niklas Wimberg 11+1reb+2ast, B.Ivey 11+1reb+6ast, K.Ogbe 7+3reb+3ast
Braunschweig: A.Velicka 19+4reb+8ast, L.Scuka 17+8reb+2ast, B.Njie 16+4reb+4ast, S.Fru 14+9reb+2ast, T.Crockett 10+3ast, C.Flanigan 7+1reb+2ast

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Ludwigsburg – Heidelberg 63-67

The game in Ludwigsburg was also quite interesting. Third ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (9-4) played at the court of 5th ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (8-6). MLP Academics Heidelberg managed to secure a 4-point victory 67-63 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Michael Weathers (190-1997, college: SMU) who scored 21 points. Forward Ryan Mikesell (201-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Joel Scott (201-2001, college: Colorado St., agency: Pensack Sports) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Heidelberg moved-up to second place. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Heidelberg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ludwigsburg will play against Oldenburg (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: J.Simon 15+8reb+2ast, J.Scott 10+5reb+3ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 8+5reb, J.Patrick 8+3reb, E.Manjon 6+1reb+1ast, J.Patrick 5
Heidelberg: M.Weathers 21+4reb+2ast, A.Barcello 9+4reb+1ast, R.Mikesell 9+6reb+3ast, B.Dibba 8+3reb, M.Seric 7+4reb+3ast, D.Horne 6+2ast

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Wuerzburg – Bamberg 70-82

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ALBA – Rostock 85-96

There was no surprise when 14th ranked ALBA Berlin (4-8) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Seawolves (6-7) 96-85 on Tuesday. Rostock made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Bryce Hamilton (193-2000, college: UNLV) who scored 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. The other American import Nijal Pearson (196-1997, college: Texas St.) chipped in 17 points. Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) produced 25 points and Italian guard Matteo Spagnolo (193-2003) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four ALBA players scored in double figures. ALBA Berlin’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Rostock maintains twelfth position with 6-7 record. Loser ALBA Berlin keeps the fourteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hamburg. Rostock will meet at home higher ranked Vechta (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ALBA will play against the league’s leader Bayern (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
ALBA: M.Hermannsson 25+3ast, M.Spagnolo 14+5reb+2ast, G.Procida 13+5reb+1ast, D.McCormack 11+5reb+1ast, Y.Wetzell 7+5reb+1ast, E.Rapieque 6+2reb+1ast
Rostock: B.Hamilton 37+7reb+2ast, N.Pearson 17+4reb+1ast, R.Amaize 14+4reb+1ast, G.Omenaka 9+6reb, D.Schwartz 8+2reb, E.Baggette 5+2reb

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Frankfurt – Bayern 84-91

BBL top team – Bayern Muenchen (9-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Skyliners (3-10) in Frankfurt 91-84. Bayern players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international forward Niels Giffey (200-1991, college: UConn) notched 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Ivan Kharchenkov (198-2006) supported him with 20 points. Even 26 points and 4 assists by American guard Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) did not help to save the game for Frankfurt. His fellow American import guard Booker Coplin (191-1997, college: Augsburg, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Four Frankfurt players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bayern Muenchen have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-3 record. Newly promoted Frankfurt keeps the sixteenth place with ten games lost. Bayern will play against ALBA (#15) in Berlin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Frankfurt will play on the road against Chemnitz and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: M.Parsons 26+1reb+4ast, J.Theodore 16+1reb+4ast, B.Coplin 15+7reb+1ast, D.Muenkat 10+5reb+1ast, L.Brenneke 8+2reb, E.Tubutis 4+2reb
Bayern: N.Giffey 22+2reb+2ast, I.Kharchenkov 20+2reb+2ast, A.Obst 13+3reb+3ast, S.Napier 9+1reb+4ast, E.Harris 9+3reb, O.Bitim 6+1ast