Herner TC under pressure: Two defeats in Playoff series against Royals!

Herner TC under pressure: Two defeats in Playoff series against Royals!

In the previously disappointing playoff series, the Herner TC (HTC) meets the Saarlouis Royals. The HTC had to give up in the first two games of the "Best-of-Five" series. The HTC is positioned in sixth place in the table, while the Royals started in the playoffs as third place. This starting point could be crucial for the HTC, should the association maintain the chance of the semi-finals of the DBBL championship.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the first meeting of the two teams took place. Despite a promising initial phase in which Aldona Morawiec brought the HTC in the lead with a three -point throw, the team could not keep the initial lead. The first quarter ended with a 15:19 in favor of the HTC. However, the course of the game was characterized by constant leadership changes, and the HTC was 39:35 behind at halftime. In the exciting final phase and the extension, the HTC was able to compensate for again, but ultimately had to hand in the game with 80:86 after two extensions. In the first extension, the HTC awarded important free throws that influenced the outcome of the game.

game 2: Further defeat for the HTC

In the second game, which took place on Sunday, March 23, 2025, the Saarlouisers were able to score three important points again with a 73: 64 victory. The first quarter ends in a balanced 12:12 before the HTC leads in the second quarter with 30:35. However, the second half of the game is difficult for the HTC. Saarlouis picks up in the second half and overtakes the management of the HTC. At the end of the game, Saarlouis booked a 9-0 run that enables them to gain a clear lead. The quarterly decision ends with the deficit of 64:73, which means that the HTC is now under pressure to win the upcoming two home games to keep the hope of progressing in the playoffs.

The next critical encounters for the HTC are already at the door. The next game is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The HTC must show a significant increase in performance in both its home game and in the following game in order to rotate the series. Another victory of the Royals would secure them to the semi -finals, which increases the pressure on the HTC.

While the season approaches the decisive point, it will be crucial for the Herner TC to optimally use the home advantages in the upcoming games in order to pull the series in length and possibly still turn it over.

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