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Berlin (dpa / bb) - They were a little proud at Alba Berlin after the strong performance in the 89:63 home win against Fenerbahce Istanbul.
Because Alba dominated the game against the 2017 Euroleague winner and landed the highest premier class victory in the club's history on Thursday evening.
"If you beat such a big team, that can give another boost," said winger Luke Sikma.
For Alba it was the fifth game in just ten days.
Two days earlier, Alba was tired after the defeat in Ludwigsburg.
But little of that was felt against Fenerbahce.
For captain Niels Giffey, this is mainly due to the similar schedules of the Euroleague teams.
"In the Euroleague everyone has such a hard rhythm that sometimes the tactical part is more important, in the league the energetic factor is more decisive," he said.
There, the opponents usually have a whole week to prepare.
Alba will need more energy again in the league on Sunday.
Then the German champion Brose Bamberg receives (6 p.m. / Magentasport).
It will be another difficult task.
«You are always well prepared and well trained.
They have a few new players on the team, but they are always dangerous, »warned Sikma.
When the Franks come, there will also be a reunion with the two ex-Berliners Bennet Hundt and Kenneth Ogbe.
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At Alba, however, they hope that the Fenerbahce win will give new momentum for the tough weeks ahead.
“It's also easier to recover that way,” said Sikma.
The team can now spend four days in Berlin - a real rarity.
For Sikma it feels like four months.
But Alba needs these short moments to blow through this season.
Because «this traveling is extremely hard.
So it's important to get your head back home too, ”said Giffey.
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