Weißenfels is subject to an intense battle in Würzburg. The Franconians laid the foundation for the victory with a 14-0 run in the third quarter and also had clear advantages under the boards.
The Syntainics MBC basketball players have suffered a setback in the fight for the playoff places. The Weißenfels team lost 76:86 (38:39) in their guest game against the Würzburg Baskets.
Zachary Seljaas (20 points) and Jhivvan Jackson (15 points) played the biggest role in the home team's success. For the guests, Tyren Johnson and Michael Devoe were the best scorers with 15 points each.
Tyren Johnson (Syntainics MBC, 2) vs. Zachary Seljaas (Würzburg Baskets, 1)
Decisive run at the end of the third quarter
In the first round it was a very even affair between the two rivals, the lead changed back and forth and so the MBC went into the break with a narrow deficit. In an erratic and rough third quarter, the Central Germans initially didn't allow themselves to be disturbed and were ahead 56:50 in the 27th minute. But the home team turned the tide with a 14-0 run to make it 64:50 (30th). The Weißenfels team then didn't get any closer than two points.
Shooting guard Spencer Reaves, the MBC's top scorer this year with 14.6 points per game, was unable to put his stamp on the game this time. In the end, he only had six points in his box score from five shooting attempts, supplemented by two rebounds and at least six assists.
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