ALBA Berlin (8-4) only needed a good second half to get over Bayreuth (5-7) 109-79 (26-20, 28-26, 26-19, 29-14).
The German champs had six players in double digits, with Marcus Eriksson leading the pack. The Swede poured 16 on 5/7 from the field, but it was Oscar Sa Silva who stole the show with a double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds).
Christ Koumadje, who was down with the flu, returned to action and offered some of his highlight dunks.
The team coached by Israel Gonzalez will have some time to rest, as their EuroLeague Round 18 game against AX Armani Exchange Milan was suspended.
Bayreuth were unable to keep up with their opponents, as ALBA found some open looks and dished out 28 assists overall.
Medi Bayreuth: Sacar Anim 20 (4/7 FG, 9/9 FT, 4 TO), Marcus Thornton 17 (6/13 FG, 6 AST), Kay Bruhnke 10, Bastian Doreth 10.
ALBA Berlin: Marcus Eriksson 16 (5/7 FG, 3/3 FT), Oscar Da Silva 15 (6/10, 2/2 FT, 10 REB), Jaleen Smith 14 (5/9 FG), Johannes Thiemann 14 (4 REB), Luke Sikma 12 (4 REB, 6 AST), Luis Olinde 10.
Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.
ALBA Berlin
Monaco Basket
AX Armani Exchange Milan
