Eisbears Bremerhaven triumph in play-off: A victory for hope!
Eisbears Bremerhaven triumph in play-off: A victory for hope!
The Eisbären Bremerhaven took a crucial step in the third game of the best-of-five-play-off series against the Gießen 46ers and won with 83:69. This victory was not only the first in the current duel, but also prevented the team in the play-off round of the second highest German basketball league. reports that the polar bears were able to shorten the gap in the series to 1: 2. Before the game, an intensive team of teams had taken place that caused positive changes in performance.
coach Steven Esterkamp was proud of the performance of his team at the press conference. Adrian Breitlauch also emphasized that the team performance had contributed significantly to an increase. With a strong defensive work and a lot of energy, the polar bears started playing and led after two minutes with 9: 3. They ended the first quarter with 22:20 and also at half -time they were at 43:41.
key player and outlook
Hendrik Warner proved to be the best thrower of the Bremerhavener and scored 23 points. However, his injury raises questions shortly before the end: his commitment in the coming fourth game is now questionable. Gießen, on the other hand, was able to take over just before the half -time lead when the polar bears had to accept a small gap of 40:41.
The polar bears improved their three-point litter quota considerably compared to the previous games, which gave them a decisive advantage. After the third quarter they claimed a 70:60 lead. This combination of better throwing accuracy and solid team performance gave the polar bear the necessary thrust to secure the victory. Weser Kurier also emphasizes that the next game on Thursday evening will take place in Gießen at 8 p.m. There are a difficult away game there.
The objective of the polar bears is clear: the first team that wins three games in this series reaches the semi-finals and has the opportunity to achieve the second division championship and climb into the basketball Bundesliga. Another victory in the fourth game could open the chance of a crucial fifth game in Bremerhaven, which motivates the players all the more. running play-offs and the development of the team.
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