News : Basketball: Bayern Munich leads Alba Berlin 1: 0 in the BBL final

Bayern Munich started with a win in the final of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). In the new edition of the previous year's victory, the reigning champion prevailed 74:70 (36:37) against Alba Berlin.

Bayern are thus leading in the best-of-five series 1: 0. The first player to win three games is champion. For the Munich it was the 22nd home game in a row without defeat. In front of 6,500 spectators, Nihad Djedovic was the best thrower in Munich with 18 points, while Peyton Siva (14) was the most frequented for Alba.

Berlin were better in the game, the guests were after four minutes 11: 0 moved before Nihad Djedovic took the first points for Bayern. The hosts fought their way through to half-time, taking the lead 19 seconds before half-time after a dunk by Nemanja Dangubic (36-35).

In the second half Bayern got off to a better start in the often interrupted by Fouls game. After captain Danilo Barthel had converted three free throws shortly before the end, the opening win was perfect.