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Alba Berlin Routs Ulm 90–68 to Reach BBL-Pokal Quarterfinals

A second-half defensive surge flipped a slow start into a statement win over last season's league runner-up.

Overview

  • Alba recovered from a 14–4 hole after 5.5 minutes and trailed 39–42 at halftime.
  • A 14–0 burst after the break put Berlin ahead 53–42 as Ulm went scoreless for 5.5 minutes.
  • Boogie Ellis led Alba with 21 points, with Sam Griesel adding 12.
  • Bryce Brown scored 17 for Ulm in the losing effort.
  • The round-of-16 tie was played at Berlin’s Max-Schmeling-Halle before 6,132 spectators.