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Munich (AP) - FC Bayern Munich's basketball players were frustrated with the missed opportunity to advance to the Euroleague playoffs.
The Bundesliga team quickly disappeared into the cabin after the 68:77 defeat against Fenerbahce Istanbul.
The pressure on Thursday (8.30 p.m.) in the home game against Zalgiris Kaunas has now increased enormously.
"We need a win," demanded coach Andrea Trinchieri.
"We have another chance, but of course we have to do better."
A win against the Lithuanians on the penultimate matchday is mandatory, otherwise the table sixth threatens to slip out of the playoff places.
At the end of the regular season, the Munich team made a guest appearance at the leaders FC Barcelona.
So far, no German team has made it to the knockout round of the top basketball class.
On late Tuesday evening, a weak third quarter (10:18) made "the difference" against the Turkish top club, said Trinchieri.
«I can't blame my team for a lack of effort.
We should have played better offensive, otherwise we were at our maximum, ”said the Italian.
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The third competitive defeat in a row should only be a snapshot.
Against Kaunas, Trinchieri wants to see his players at the limit again.
"We have to show it again in 45 hours," he said.
«From our best side.»
On the other hand, the former Bayern professional Danilo Barthel was happy.
With Fenerbahce he made the playoff participation perfect at his ex-club.
His former teammates should now follow.
“It's super difficult,” said Barthel on “Magentasport”.
«You still have all options.
Especially at home, ”said the German international.
"Good luck."
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