Cologne - Great fight, no reward! In a breathtaking game, the 99ers defeated Cologne on Saturday night title contender ALBA Berlin 78:80 (24:20, 23:19, 14:29, 17:21), 3105 provided the fans an entertaining evening.
Nevertheless, it was the sounding of the final siren of shock. At the last second recessed ALBA captain Patrick Femerling the final ball, hit the happy and scarce ALBA victory.
Previously played the 99ers heady basketball, presented themselves to the runaway favorites always equal. Outstanding: newcomer Brian Greene! 28 points, six defensive rebounds - Greene was to be found everywhere, moulted directly to the new audience favorite.
Roy Booker, Cologne's second purchase, however, found no relationship to the game. And then there was the reunion with two old friends: Ex-99ers star Immanuel McElroy (11 points) took off at every touch a shrill chorus of whistles, the second former Rhine-giant Aleksandar Nadjfeji was not at first action. Calf injury, one week break: "I would really like to play, enjoyed the atmosphere in the hall. I was certainly not depressed. "
Despite the self-sacrificing struggle there was not enough to throw quite large. Sticking point was the third quarter. The herausgespielte 14-point lead melted away, Berlin was always a better way. And provided with the home side until the very end a thrilling duel. Disappointed by the defeat was 99ers coach Obradovic still not: "We have kept the game open, delivered a really good game. Berlin has just had more luck. "
