FC Bayern Munich (2-1) overcame Giessen 46ers (1-3) 71-64 (17-14, 11-13, 15-21, 13-8, 15-8) in the Basketball Bundesliga overtime thriller.
Bayern were down by 4 points in the fourth period with 1 minute to play (52-56). However, Ognjen Jaramaz came clutch in the crunch time, scoring 4 points in a row and rejecting the crucial opponents' shot.
Jaramaz continued his solo performance in the additional 5 minutes and sealed the victory for Bayern.
Ognjen Jaramaz posted 18 points (4/8 2PT, 2/5 3PT, 4/7 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 13 PIR
Deshaun Thomas added a strong double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds (26 PIR).
Brayon Blake accumulated 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 16 PIR for the losing side.
Bayern came out strong from the first seconds. Andrea Trinchieri's squad arranged a 9-0 run but Giessen did not lose hope. They took control of the game in the third quarter.
Bayern: Deshaun Thomas 18 (14 REB), Ognjen Jaramaz 18, Augustine Rubit 12 (6 REB), Corey Walden 6 (5 REB, 3 AST).
Giessen 46ers: Brayon Blake 19 (4 REB), Kilian Binapfl 8, John Bryant 8 (7 REB).
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