The basketballers of Niners Chemnitz suffered a setback in the Bundesliga. In front of their home crowd, they lost to BMA365 Bamberg Baskets 62:89. Despite the defeat, they remain in tenth place for the playoffs.
Niners Chemnitz started promisingly against table third-placed BMA365 Bamberg Baskets but lost their rhythm midway through the first quarter. Unnecessary turnovers allowed a 13:3 run by the visitors to 20:12 in the 7th minute. A 30-minute interruption due to scoreboard technical issues followed, after which the home team closed to within three points at halftime.
After the break, Niners briefly took the lead at 45:43. However, they lost all offensive structure and defensive intensity. Bamberg surged ahead with a 20:1 run to 63:46 by the 27th minute.
Kevin Yebo scored 12 points as Chemnitz's top performer. Coach Rodrigo Pastore's team, despite the 62:89 final (40:43), holds tenth place with 28:34 points, securing Play-In qualification. Bamberg ultimately dominated.
