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Veolia Towers Hamburg defeat Niners Chemnitz in overtime BBL thriller
The Veolia Towers Hamburg secured their first Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) victory of the season with a 94:90 win over Niners Chemnitz in a dramatic overtime match at the Inselpark Arena. The game was marked by a significant 13-minute delay at the start after 2,000 confetti cannons, distributed by a sponsor, covered the court, requiring cleaning with brooms and leaf blowers.
Despite trailing by eight points in the final quarter, Hamburg rallied behind Noah Thomasson, who forced overtime with a three-pointer. In the extra period, Kenneth Ogbe and David Muenkat helped seal the win. This victory provides a turnaround for Hamburg following a difficult start to the season.
In other BBL action, the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig defeated the Rostock Seawolves 83:82, led by top scorer Devin Askew. Meanwhile, Niners Chemnitz secured their first win of the season by narrowly defeating Phoenix Hagen 94:93 in overtime, with Stefan Smith scoring the decisive free throws.
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Benka Barloschky · Inselpark Arena · NINERS Chemnitz · Rodrigo Pastore · Veolia Towers Hamburg
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The game score at the end of regulation was 83:83.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] David Muenkat and Zakai Zeigler secured the victory for Hamburg in overtime.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A confetti display caused a 13 to 15 minute delay at the start of the match. www.mopo.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Noah Thomasson hit a three-pointer to force the game into overtime.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played in front of 2,392 to 2,393 spectators at the Inselpark Arena. www.mopo.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hamburg coach Benka Barloschky noted the confetti rain was more intense than expected.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game featured a rivalry between long-serving coaches Benka Barloschky and Rodrigo Pastore.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Veolia Towers Hamburg defeated Niners Chemnitz 94:90 in overtime. www.mopo.de