FC Bayern rotates with a view to the Euroleague – and thus gambles the league lead in the BBL. This is how trainer Gordon Herbert explains that.
With a view to the Euroleague, Gordon Herbert spared some players at FC Bayern, now the lead in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) is gone.
“We have taken a risk,” the coach admitted after the 68:69 (37:36) at the Bamberg Baskets, “but we also have to give the other boys a chance to play.”
Bavaria without numerous top stars
In addition to the injured Devin Booker and Oscar da Silva, the Canadian also launched top scorer Carsen Edwards, captain Vladimir Lucic and Shabazz Napier.
It almost was enough for Munich to win, but Ibrahim Watson-Boye had something against it. The best thrower of the cup finalist Bamberg only hit 69:68 by three and then took out a foul shortly before the end.
The forward (16 points) put his second free throw next to it so that Bayern no longer got a good chance of throwing – it worked.
Giffey honestly: “I did a very bad job”
“The defeat is tough,” says Herbert, his professionals “played well together – but they simply couldn’t hit their throws. A defeat came out, but I’m proud of the boys. “
World champion Niels Giffey made himself self -critically: “It was important for the last two or three possessions, and we – and especially me – did a very bad job twice. And then you will lose it here, that annoys. “
Summit Bavaria vs. Ulm
The master is now behind Ratiopharm Ulm. Both teams are 15: 6 wins, but the new leader has the better point difference. On Monday there will be a direct duel in Munich.
On Friday evening (8:30 p.m.), Bayern will continue in the Euroleague. In the home game against Anadolu Istanbul, the next step towards the quarter -finals is to succeed.