German basketball world champions experienced close defeats on the EuroLeague's second matchday. Bayern Munich, led by Andreas Obst, Isaac Bonga, and Niels Giffey, faced a 71-78 (30-37) loss to Panathinaikos Athens on Thursday. Meanwhile, Alba Berlin, captained by Johannes Thiemann, encountered an 86-91 (47-51) defeat against Baskonia Vitoria. Leandro Bolmaro emerged as Bayern's top scorer with 19 points...

While Bayern München with Andreas Obst, Isaac Bonga and Niels Giffey lost 71:78 (30:37) at Panathinaikos Athens on Thursday, Alba Berlin and captain Johannes Thiemann lost 86:91 (47:51) against Baskonia Vitoria.

Leandro Bolmaro was with 19 points the best thrower of the Bavarians, who had defeated Alba a week ago for the opener. Behind the Argentine, Bonga scored ten points, Obst and Giffey seven each. The clear goal of the Munich team, which had reached the quarterfinals in 2021 and 2022, is the playoffs after the disappointing 15th place from the previous season.

The Berliners, who have been plagued by injuries at the center position and were predicted to have little chance of making the playoffs after a rebuild, showed a strong fighting performance against Baskonia. Tim Schneider, who returned after an eye infection, was the top scorer with 17 points.

Thiemann, who recorded a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds, even brought Alba within three points with a three-pointer shortly before the end, but it was not enough to win the game. It was the third defeat in a row.

Neither of the teams has ample time for recovery. In the Cup Round of 16, Bayern, the defending champions, are set to take on EWE Baskets Oldenburg on Sunday at 5 p.m. This match serves as a rematch of last season's final. Simultaneously, Alba will compete against Löwen Braunschweig in the round of the last 16 at 6:30 p.m. for both matches.

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