FC Bayern München's basketball team claimed a convincing 93-81 win over MLP Academics Heidelberg in the Basketball Bundesliga. The Munich side notched their fourth victory in five games, placing them fourth in the standings.
In their fifth league game of the season, FC Bayern München's champions defeated MLP Academics Heidelberg 93-81 (63-35). This marks the Munich team's third consecutive win across competitions. Heidelberg, meanwhile, suffered their fifth loss in six games and remain at the bottom of the BBL table.
New signing Spencer Dinwiddie, who had an unremarkable debut, quickly found his rhythm. During Bayern's 9-0 start, the experienced NBA player hit two three-pointers. The team surged ahead, scoring 21 points in the first five minutes for a 14-point lead. As the home side, the hosts maintained their playing joy into the second quarter, leading 63-35 at halftime.
After the break, Bayern eased off the gas. Heidelberg won the third and fourth quarters, but the Munich side only added 30 points in the second half—the victory was never in doubt. Dinwiddie led Bayern with 18 points, including 14 by halftime.