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Berlin (dpa / bb) - Alba Berlin had to pay tribute to the high rhythm of the game.
On Tuesday evening, tired Berliners in their own hall in front of empty stands lost the chasing duel of the basketball Bundesliga against the EWE Baskets Oldenburg with 81:89 (32:46).
For Alba it was the sixth game in twelve days.
You still remain second in the table.
The best thrower from Berlin was Peyton Siva with 15 points.
Alba started well and quickly took a 4-2 lead.
But it should be their last lead in the game.
Now the fresher guests took over the command.
Alba found no rhythm, especially on the offensive, and allowed himself many missed throws and ball losses.
There were nine turnovers in the first half alone.
Oldenburg played out its physical advantages - especially under the basket.
The German champions, on the other hand, looked tired, often just ran after them and usually came a step too late.
As the length of the game increased, the guests scored better and better, while Alba continued to award many throws.
After a good 17 minutes, the residue was double-digit for the first time (29:39).
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Coach Aito Garcia Reneses changed a lot, but hardly any energy came into the Berlin game.
After changing sides, they acted defensively with more intensity, but the error rate at the front was simply too high.
But Alba fought to the end, coming back to four points 20 seconds before the end (81:85).
But the race to catch up came too late.
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