BBC Bayreuth succumbs to Phoenix Hagen: Catching up is not enough!

BBC Bayreuth succumbs to Phoenix Hagen: Catching up is not enough!

A disappointing evening for himPhoenix Hagenand theBBC Bayreuthyesterday in the BBL: With a final score of88:74Bayreuth had to admit defeat, despite a strong second half. The first half is quickly told - Bayreuth started weakly and found no way to counter Hagen's offensive. With a halftime score of53:33The guests were already well behind. Bayreuth's inferiority is particularly evident when it comes to rebounds15fewer rebounds went into the locker room (29:15 for Hagen).

But as we know, it is never truly said to be dead. The second half started hopefully for Bayreuth. A12:4 runAt the start of the third quarter the team catapulted fromFlorian Wedellback into the action. With a strong performance in the third quarter (20:17) and an equal fourth quarter (21:18), Bayreuth managed to reduce the deficit to just eight points. Nevertheless, late long-range goals from Hagen ensured the decision and thus the third defeat of the current season.

Top scorers and team performances

The top scorers for Bayreuth wereRayshawn Martwith18 points,Nat Diallo(13 points, 7 rebounds) as wellMoritz Plescher(12 points). Particularly noteworthy is Mart, who was recently signed by AS Karditsa Iaponiki and immediately turned out to be a top performer. The team's three-point quota was able to increase38%(Hagen: 36%), but the inferiority in rebounding (51 to 33) was ultimately the last straw.

Head coach Wedell was optimistic after the game: “The reaction in the second half was positive, but we still have to work on our starting problems.” Plescher agreed and emphasized that the start is very important to improve. The focus now turns to the next four home games, which offer the chance to improve the balance sheet2:8 pointsto improve.

Outlook for the next games

The BBC Bayreuth is facing a decisive phase. With the home game looming in the next few weeks, the Bayreuthers hope to stop the juggernaut and collect the necessary points. The focus continues to be on team chemistry and better preparation for games in order to be able to compete against the competition.

For basketball fans, it remains to be seen whether Bayreuth's new signingRayshawn Mart(статья) can establish himself as a key player to get the team on track. His performances will be crucial to perhaps make the fight for the playoff places exciting after all.

For a detailed overview of the league's statistics and current BBL performances, you can go directly to the website Realgm inform.