A captain, it is often said that, must be able to lead his Team. Niels Giffey of the leader of the Berlin basketball team made in the third Eurocup game of the intermediate round at the Lithuanian Vice-Champions Rytas Vilnius over long distances. When it mattered, he showed but his whole class. 3.6 seconds were on the clock in a competitive encounter, Alba Berlin 77:79 was since transformed the hard-pressed Giffey a throw to compensate. It is an extension that ruled in Alba, then, is surprisingly clear for be followed. 94:86 (13:15, 20:21, 22:21, 24:22, 15:7) it was said at the end.

in addition to Giffeys strong nerves, the Berlin rescued, especially the Trio of Luke Sikma (16 points, twelve Rebounds), Martin Hermannsson (15 points, eight Assists) and Rokas Giedraitis, who was returning to his old workplace with 23 points and is the best pitcher on his team. The Lithuanians continued with a Threesome also the end of a total-fought game. In the house of lords stood out kind of Parachouski and Dennis Seeley, each with 16 counters.

In the first quarter, the defensive, convinced series, and Hermannsson, of the eleven of his 15 points in the first section threw. The further the game progressed, the more Sikma took over the role of the clock – and idea generator, while Giedraitis scored eagerly.

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