From the beginning the young and restless OPEL SKYLINERS players want to show, that they can play better Basketball than they did in Berlin last Sunday. Our guys are excited, hot, and keep on fighting for every ball with a lot of heart.
But at first it is once again ALBA who calls the shots and makes the points. At halftime the defending champions lead by seven (19:26). Powered by their enthusiastic fans the OPEL SKYLINERS do not dare to give up. Lead by playmaker Travis Conlan and "Mister Rebound" David Thomas they are able to come back into the game. After some spectacular scenes by this dynamic duo, Alley-Ooop Slam Dunk and Fast-Breaks from coast to coast, our team gets closer (30:34). ALBA still has an answer, but not for long, because Gordon Herbert´s boys start to control the rebounds and block Berlins long forwards in the zone.
The suspenseful fourth quarter is a battle of nerves - for both the excited crowd and the athletes on the court. The game is close, there are only seconds to go when Jukka Matinen stands on the free throw line. Will he keep a clear mind and make it? "YES" hails the crowd after our Finish playboy sinks the decisive shots into the net.
Afterwards the fans celebrate their team with standing ovations and look forward to the next Basketball-party at the Ballsporthalle: game 4 against Berlin will take place on Tuesday, May the 13th, 8 p.m.
