NBBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Metropol Ruhr lose against RheinStars Koeln

NBBL is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 7 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Metropol Ruhr (5-2). They were defeated by second ranked RheinStars Koeln (6-1) 77-67 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Metropol Ruhr. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Koeln RS made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Metropol Ruhr turnovers. It was a great evening for Kenan Reinhart (193-2007) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds. Lars Danziger (190-2008) helped adding 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side center Henning Gustrau (199-2005) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Metropol Ruhr's coach Robin Pflueger rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. RheinStars Koeln have a solid series of four victories in a row. Koeln RS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Frankfurt. Metropol Ruhr at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Koeln RS. Metropol Ruhr will play next round against strong Bonn/Rh. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Koeln RS will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Duesseldorf on the road.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Jahn Muenchen as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Jahn Muenchen defeated 4th placed Kornwestheim at home 70-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kornwestheim. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Nico Hirtl (187-2005) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 assists. Stefan Radic accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Jonathan Gerlinger came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for Kornwestheim in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 6 other teams. Kornwestheim at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Muenster. Kornwestheim will play next round against strong Ulm trying to get back on the winning streak. Jahn Muenchen will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kirchheim on the road.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tornados (5-2) against sixth ranked Sudhessen (1-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Tornados were crushed by Sudhessen in Darmstad 92-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tornados. Ben Diederichs fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Simon Feneberg produced 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sudhessen left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Hagen Phoenix and Loewen. Loser Tornados still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Sudhessen will meet higher ranked Wuerzburg Ak. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tornados will play against the league's leader Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Wuerzburg Ak. won against Heidelberg on the opponent's court 101-91. Hanau was outscored by Frankfurt in a home game 58-96. Hamburg managed to beat Bremerhaven on the road 72-64. ALBA Berlin was defeated by Oldenburg on its own court 56-61. Paderborn was smashed by Quakenbrueck in a road game 74-51. Berlin Braves won against Braunschweig at home 83-66. Sartorius outscored Dresden on the opponent's court 92-67. Loewen recorded a loss to Rostock in a home game 95-99. Jena was defeated by Giessen on the road 97-92. Chemnitz smashed Bamberg/Breit. on its own court 105-67. Winless Crailsheim lost to Kirchheim in a road game 55-73.



Koeln RS - Metropol Ruhr 77-67

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Metropol Ruhr (5-2). They were defeated by second ranked RheinStars Koeln (6-1) 77-67 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Metropol Ruhr. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Koeln RS made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Metropol Ruhr turnovers. It was a great evening for Kenan Reinhart (193-2007) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds. Lars Danziger (190-2008) helped adding 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four RheinStars Koeln players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Henning Gustrau (199-2005) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Armand Deumi (193-2005) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Metropol Ruhr's coach Robin Pflueger rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. RheinStars Koeln have a solid series of four victories in a row. Koeln RS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Frankfurt. Metropol Ruhr at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Koeln RS. Metropol Ruhr will play next round against strong Bonn/Rh. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Koeln RS will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Duesseldorf on the road.
Top scorers:
Koeln RS: R.Kenan 26+6reb+1ast, W.Noah 15+7reb, D.Lars 14+10reb+5ast, T.Jan 11+7reb+1ast, O.Noah 8+1reb+1ast, L.Konstantin 2+5reb
Metropol Ruhr: G.Henning 17+7reb+3ast, D.Armand 11+8reb+1ast, B.Benedict 8+5reb, L.Fynn 7+8reb, S.Malte 6+2reb+1ast, P.Luka 6+6reb+7ast

Group Mitte-B

Heidelberg - Wuerzburg Ak. 91-101

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Heidelberg's (2-5) home loss to third ranked Akademie (5-2) 91-101 on Sunday. Wuerzburg Ak. had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hannes Steinbach (204-2006) fired 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. David Engelhart (203-2005) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Julius Hoffmann (197-2005) produced 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Dominic Vengert (195-2006) added 13 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Heidelberg players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Akademie have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Wuerzburg Ak. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Heidelberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Wuerzburg Ak. will meet at home Sudhessen (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Heidelberg will play against Hanau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg Ak.: E.David 27+6reb+2ast, S.Hannes 24+9reb+5ast, B.Sebastian 8+8reb+3ast, B.Jaden 8+1reb+1ast, L.Tyrese 7+6reb, B.Maurice 7
Heidelberg: H.Julius 15+5reb+4ast, N.Filip 15+2ast, S.Colin 14+1reb+1ast, K.Joshua 13+4reb, V.Dominic 13+3reb+1ast, R.Evan 6+7reb+2ast

Sudhessen - Tornados 92-68

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tornados (5-2) against sixth ranked Sudhessen (1-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Tornados were crushed by Sudhessen in Darmstad 92-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tornados. Sudhessen dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tornados' 40. Sudhessen forced 24 Tornados turnovers and had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ben Diederichs (205-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Erik Neunhoeffer (200-2006) chipped in 29 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Simon Feneberg (187-2005) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Pablo Schmidt added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sudhessen left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Hagen Phoenix and Loewen. Loser Tornados still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Sudhessen will meet higher ranked Wuerzburg Ak. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tornados will play against the league's leader Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sudhessen: D.Ben 30+14reb+2ast, N.Erik 29+9reb, C.Isiah 10+4reb+3ast, L.Pepe 9+8reb+4ast, W.Kenny 5+2reb+5ast, L.Nicolas 4+1reb+1ast
Tornados: F.Simon 20+7reb+5ast, M.Niklas 11+1reb, S.Clemens 9+4reb, S.Pablo 9+8reb+2ast, E.Joscha 7+1reb+8ast, D.Raul 4+5reb+2ast

Hanau - Frankfurt 58-96

Rather predictable result when first ranked Frankfurt (6-1) smashed on the road 4th placed Hanau (2-5) 96-58 on Sunday. Frankfurt made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Frankfurt outrebounded Hanau 47-28 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leif Zentgraf (198-2005) fired 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Dusan Nikolic (191-2005) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Tom Arkan (189-2005) produced 18 points and forward Jeremie Okitasumbu (197-2006) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Frankfurt have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Koeln RS. Hanau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Frankfurt will meet league's second-placed Tornados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hanau will play against Heidelberg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: N.Dusan 22+5reb+1ast, Z.Leif 22+6reb+1ast, Z.Joscha 14+7reb+6ast, E.Rephael 8+6reb, H.Fabrice 7+2reb, H.Julian 7+5reb+1ast
Hanau: A.Tom 18+1reb+3ast, S.Danis 9+1reb, W.Ben 9+2ast, H.Myles 7+8reb+1ast, O.Jeremie 7+7reb+3ast, S.Felix 5+3reb

Group North

Bremerhaven - Hamburg 64-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's (0-8) home loss to seventh ranked Piraten (3-4) 64-72 on Sunday. Hamburg forced 22 Bremerhaven turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Mika Tangermann (208-2005) fired 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Noe Bom (190-2006) chipped in 11 points. Four Piraten players scored in double figures. Point guard Anton Meyer (189-2005) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and guard Damarae Osazuwa (190-2007) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamburg moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Muenster and Kornwestheim. Loser Eisbaeren Bremerhaven still closes the standings with eight games lost. Hamburg will meet Leverkusen (#5) on the road in the next round. Bremerhaven will play against Muenster and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: T.Mika 12+7reb+1ast, B.Noe 11+4reb+3ast, E.Darren 11+4reb+3ast, J.Benjamin 10+3reb+1ast, W.Justus 8+2reb+2ast, F.Jayden 5+1reb+1ast
Bremerhaven: M.Anton 23+7reb+5ast, O.Damarae 13+2reb+3ast, A.Radouan 8+7reb, V.Alexander 6+4reb, R.Maxwell 6+1reb+1ast, v.Thun Luca 5+4reb+1ast

ALBA Berlin - Oldenburg 56-61

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Oldenburg (4-3) beat on the road much higher ranked ALBA Berlin (5-3) 61-56 on Sunday. Oldenburg forced 25 ALBA Berlin turnovers. Guard Miran Evin (191-2006) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Simon Kohlhoff (190-2006) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Anton Nufer (199-2006) produced 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Amon Doerries (21-2006) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Oldenburg moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. ALBA Berlin lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the second position with three games lost. Oldenburg will meet at home Paderborn (#4) in the next round. ALBA Berlin will play against the league's leader Quakenbrueck and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oldenburg: E.Miran 16+7reb+2ast, K.Simon 15+5reb+2ast, K.Lazar 13+6reb+1ast, S.Bennett 5+2reb+1ast, N.Tim 4+5reb, H.Johann 4+3reb+1ast
ALBA Berlin: N.Anton 11+6reb+5ast, D.Amon 10+5reb+1ast, B.Paul 9+3reb+2ast, B.Nevio 8+2reb, H.Leo 7+6reb+1ast, G.Dorian 6+7reb+1ast

Quakenbrueck - Paderborn 74-51

There was no surprise in Quakenbrueck where 3rd placed Paderborn (4-3) was outplayed by first ranked Young Dragons (7-1) 74-51 on Sunday. Quakenbrueck forced 24 Paderborn turnovers and outrebounded them 43-23 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Linus Trettin (202-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Karl Buehner (200-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Young Dragons players scored in double figures. Ben-Luca Port (203-2005) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Tom Brueggemann (189-2007) added 7 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quakenbrueck maintains first place with 7-1 record. Loser Paderborn keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Quakenbrueck will meet league's second-placed ALBA Berlin on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Paderborn will play against Oldenburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quakenbrueck: T.Linus 14+12reb+5ast, B.Karl 14+11reb+4ast, H.Johannes 13+4reb, J.Jarne 10+4reb, S.Michel 6+1reb+3ast, K.Noah 5+2reb
Paderborn: P.Ben-Luca 14+7reb+1ast, R.Jannis 9+3reb, A.Leon 8+1reb+2ast, B.Tom 7+2reb+4ast, P.Finn 4+4reb+1ast, W.Tom 3+2ast

Group Northeast-B

Berlin Braves - Braunschweig 83-66

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Berlin Braves and their biggest opponent Braunschweig had identical 4-2 record. This time Berlin Braves used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Braunschweig 83-66 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Berlin Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Braunschweig's 34 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Berlin Braves forced 19 Braunschweig turnovers. Forward Joel Mbappou (196-2005) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Emanuel Mpacko (188-2005) chipped in 21 points. Four Berlin Braves players scored in double figures. Forward Romario Holloway (203-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Nikola Tomic (195-2005) added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Berlin Braves have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Braunschweig dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Berlin Braves will meet at home Dresden (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Braunschweig will play against Loewen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Berlin Braves: M.Emanuel 21+3reb+3ast, M.Joel 21+5reb+1ast, L.Ben 15+2reb+3ast, F.Jermaine 12+3reb+7ast, B.Henrik 4+4reb, K.John 4+11reb+2ast
Braunschweig: S.Milio-Leandro 24+1reb, H.Romario 22+15reb+3ast, T.Nikola 11+10reb+4ast, M.Jalen 3, G.Emre 2+1reb+3ast, M.Joel 2+4reb+2ast

Dresden - Sartorius 67-92

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Dresden (0-7) was crushed at home by leader Sartorius (7-0) 92-67 on Sunday. Sartorius made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Dresden turnovers. Forward Janis Juenemann (201-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. Guard Gaston Nguyen Manh (176-2008) chipped in 18 points. Four Sartorius players scored in double figures. Guard Malte Silbermann (177-2006) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Leonardo Benitez added 19 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sartorius have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Loser Dresden still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Crailsheim. Sartorius will meet Rostock (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dresden will play against the league's second-placed Berlin Braves and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sartorius: J.Janis 32+13reb+2ast, N.Manh Gaston 18+3ast, C.Djibril 12+1reb, d.Koning Miles 12+3reb+5ast, B.Jasper 8, R.Enes 6+1reb+1ast
Dresden: B.Leonardo 19+1reb+2ast, S.Yaro 14+2reb+1ast, S.Malte 13+5reb+4ast, W.Clemens 9+9reb+1ast, S.Oskar 8, A.Moritz 4+3reb

Loewen - Rostock 95-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Rostock's (4-3) road victory over 5th ranked Loewen (1-6) 99-95 on Saturday. Rostock made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Loewen turnovers. Rostock looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Marino Sorribes fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Carlo Schult (188-2006) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Five Rostock players scored in double figures. Swingman Lenni Kunzewitsch (205-2005) produced a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and Luca Foerster added 24 points respectively for lost side. Rostock moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loewen lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Hagen Phoenix and Sudhessen. Rostock will meet at home league's leader Sartorius in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Loewen will play against Braunschweig (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rostock: S.Carlo 25+6reb+3ast, S.Marino 21+10reb+3ast, B.Ols 17+3reb+8ast, T.Matthes 14+8reb+4ast, K.Aron 10+8reb, K.Jussi 8+3reb
Loewen: K.Lenni 28+15reb+10ast, F.Luca 24+2reb, H.Jefferson 17+5reb+3ast, D.Lenny 9+5reb+1ast, G.Jonas 7+5reb+1ast, A.Musa 6+3reb+6ast

Group South-A

Giessen - Jena 97-92

There was an upset in Giessen where 4th placed Jena (3-3) was defeated by eighth ranked Basketball-Akademie (1-7) 97-92 on Sunday. Giessen made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Point guard Till Heyne (183-2006) fired 24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Point guard Detwan Andrews (185-2005) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Raphael Falkenthal (191-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Jakob Lang (201-2005) added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Giessen and four Jena players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Basketball-Akademie maintains eighth place with 1-7 record. Loser Jena keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Urspring. Giessen will meet higher ranked Bamberg/Breit. (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jena will play against the league's leader IBAM having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Giessen: H.Till 24+6reb+6ast, A.Detwan 21+5reb+3ast, M.Kai 13+9reb, S.David 10+1reb+3ast, M.Christian 10+4reb+2ast, B.Silian 5+4reb+2ast
Jena: F.Raphael 29+10reb+4ast, L.Jakob 21+10reb+3ast, M.Hendrik 13+2reb+1ast, O.Tim 12+4reb+1ast, S.Finn 8+3reb+2ast, B.Fynn 5+7reb+4ast

Chemnitz - Bamberg/Breit. 105-67

Everything could happen in Chemnitz at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked NINERS and 6th ranked Bamberg/Breit. had identical 1-4 record. This time NINERS used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Breitenguessbach 105-67 on Sunday night. Chemnitz dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bamberg/Breit.'s 38. Chemnitz forced 28 Bamberg/Breit. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Lennard Glowka (197-2006) fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Luca Kellig (191-2006) chipped in 28 points. Four NINERS players scored in double figures. Guard Kristian Ortelli (186-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Lithuanian Danas Kazakevicius (207-2005) added 18 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bamberg/Breit.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Chemnitz (2-4) moved-up to sixth place. Bamberg/Breit. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Chemnitz will meet at home higher ranked Urspring (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bamberg/Breit. will play against Giessen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: K.Luca 28+3reb+2ast, Z.Felix 24+6reb+1ast, G.Lennard 23+5reb+9ast, K.Jakub 15+10reb+3ast, M.Alfred 8+3reb+4ast, H.Colin 6+2reb+1ast
Bamberg/Breit.: O.Kristian 20+11reb+1ast, K.Danas 18+13reb+1ast, A.Bar 11+1reb, M.Yannick 5+4reb+2ast, W.Timo 4, M.Jan 3+2reb

Group South-B

Kirchheim - Crailsheim 73-55

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Crailsheim (0-7) was defeated on the road by third ranked Kirchheim (5-2) 73-55 on Sunday. Point guard Edolind Paqarada (184-2005) fired 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Nil Failenschmid (204-2005) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Kirchheim's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Cameroonian forward Eric-Stephane Nkoue (198-2007) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Wilko Dickgiesser (195-2005) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Kirchheim have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Crailsheim still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Dresden. Kirchheim will meet at home league's leader Jahn Muenchen in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Crailsheim will play against OrangeAcademy (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: F.Nil 19+5reb+2ast, P.Edolind 17+5reb+5ast, V.David 12+2reb+4ast, J.Marko 7+3reb, M.Alois 4+4reb+4ast, N.Thomas 4+2reb
Crailsheim: N.Eric-Stephane 14+6reb+2ast, K.Hannes 14+4reb+1ast, A.Theophilus 10+4reb+4ast, D.Wilko 7+9reb+5ast, M.Samuel 6, O.David 4+2reb+3ast

Jahn Muenchen - Kornwestheim 70-62

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Jahn Muenchen as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Jahn Muenchen defeated 4th placed Kornwestheim at home 70-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kornwestheim. Jahn Muenchen forced 21 Kornwestheim turnovers. Kornwestheim was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Nico Hirtl (187-2005) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 assists. Stefan Radic accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Jahn Muenchen players scored in double figures. Jonathan Gerlinger came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and Husein Petlaca added 17 points respectively for Kornwestheim in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 6 other teams. Kornwestheim at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Muenster. Kornwestheim will play next round against strong Ulm trying to get back on the winning streak. Jahn Muenchen will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kirchheim on the road.
Top scorers:
Jahn Muenchen: D.Vries Alan 17+1reb, H.Nico 15+4reb+5ast, R.Stefan 11+11reb, G.Paul 11+5reb+2ast, F.Finn 7, F.Justus 5+3reb+3ast
Kornwestheim: P.Husein 17+4reb, G.Jonathan 15+15reb, P.Noah 8+1reb+5ast, A.Leon 7+8reb, K.Samuel 5, H.Kilian 4+5reb+1ast