Overview
- The match, which was played Wednesday, saw Alba erase a 13-point deficit and win 103-100 after a dramatic late sequence where Justin Bean hit a three about ten seconds from the end and made the final free throw.
- Alba turned the game with a 26-11 run at the end of the third quarter that flipped Bilbao’s early advantage on the boards into Berlin’s momentum.
- Brandon Angel led Alba with 24 points and Jordan Ford added 21, including a key layup in the final minute that helped set up Bean’s decisive shot.
- The game was physical and played before 8,171 spectators at the Arena am Ostbahnhof, with Bilbao dominating early rebounds and inside scoring before Alba’s offensive rhythm took over.
- The victory puts Alba sole leader of Group G and improves their chances of winning the group, while also extending a four-game run of wins that the club says shows growing resilience and form.