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Berlin (dpa) - Although it was no longer about anything sporting, Alba Berlin was very satisfied with the performance after the 79:78 win against front runner Ludwigsburg.
“That was good for us because we won a close game against good opponents.
If it had gone against us, you'd start thinking, ”said sports director Himar Ojeda after the victory on Tuesday evening.
The Berliners were able to continue their playful upward trend and have now defeated league leaders Ludwigsburg and third Bayern Munich within ten days.
“The last few weeks have been a bit of ups and downs. That is why it was important for us to go back to the playoffs with a better rhythm.
The style we played with was exactly the right one, »said captain Niels Giffey.
Alba could no longer oust Ludwigsburg from first place in the basketball league, but with the home win, at least nobody can take the Berliners second place.
But players and bosses don't want to look too much at the playoffs yet.
In any case, the narrow success in the top game did not have any major impact, Ojeda noted: "You shouldn't overestimate the victory, it doesn't mean anything for the playoffs."
The sports director particularly praised the team's morale.
"We have shown a good mentality again and have gained confidence."
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Alba was already ten points behind at times, but showed more cleverness and serenity, especially in the final phase.
«It is important that we get this winning mentality and that we as a team have the feeling that we are on the right track.
It is therefore important that you win tight games from time to time, ”said Giffey.
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