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Kayil’s Late Heroics Lift Alba Berlin Over Frankfurt 89–83 for 10th Straight Win

The victory lifted Alba to third in the table before a Champions League trip to Chalon.

Overview

  • Nineteen-year-old Jack Kayil scored a career-best 21 points and knocked down the clinching shots late, including a three with 52 seconds remaining, according to Sportbild.
  • Alba played without primary playmaker Martin Hermannsson after a knee-area injury on national-team duty, with reports suggesting a multiweek absence and Sportbild saying at least until year’s end.
  • Bennet Hundt entered the starting five as ball-handling duties were redistributed to Malte Delow and Kayil.
  • Frankfurt, missing dominant center Jaeden LeDee, erased an early 17-point deficit to lead in the third quarter behind guard Isaiah Swope.
  • Quarter scores were 23:8, 20:31, 23:27, 23:17, with Justin Bean adding 13 points and Delow 12 as Alba preserved its long unbeaten run against the Skyliners.