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Alba Berlin Topples MBC, Extends Streak to Six and Shakes Up BBL Table

A fierce second-half defense, highlighted by Martin Hermannsson's 19 points plus 10 assists, powered the 88–80 home win.

Overview

  • Berlin overturned a 40–45 halftime deficit with greater intensity and claimed their first lead at 49–47 before controlling the finish.
  • The victory was Alba’s sixth straight across competitions and moved the club up to fifth in the BBL standings.
  • Martin Hermannsson led with 19 points and 10 assists, with Justin Bean and Jack Kayil contributing 16 points apiece.
  • New signing Alex O’Connell made a brief debut after joining midweek, logging 7:17 with two points, one assist and one rebound.
  • MBC dropped from first to third in the league, the club’s women fell 79–81 at home to Osnabrück to stay in the relegation places, and Alba now turns to a Champions League trip to Nymburk on Wednesday.