Bayern Munich Basketball Team Eliminated in Cup Semifinal Upset

Defending champions fall to underdog Syntainics MBC in a dramatic 95-93 finish at the Basketball Bundesliga Top Four tournament.

Bayern Munich, the defending champions and tournament favorites, lost 95-93 to Syntainics MBC in the semifinal of the Basketball Bundesliga Cup in Weißenfels.
Martin Breunig of MBC scored the game-winning basket in the final seconds, securing a historic upset in front of a 3,000-strong crowd.
Bayern's performance faltered despite a strong start, with turnovers and defensive lapses allowing MBC to gain momentum and lead at halftime.
Point guard Carsen Edwards led Bayern's second-half comeback attempt, but the team could not maintain control in the back-and-forth game.
Bayern's loss means they miss their first major season goal, with focus now shifting to the German championship and Euroleague playoffs.