Bayern Munich Stunned by Bonn in BBL Upset
The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) witnessed a major upset on the 24th matchday as league leaders Bayern Munich suffered a crushing 61-96 defeat at the hands of the telekom Baskets Bonn.this unexpected loss shrinks Bayern’s lead over their closest pursuers to a mere two points.
Despite the return of national player Paul Zipser, who logged nearly 21 minutes and contributed two points after a lengthy absence due to a brain operation, Bayern struggled to find their rhythm. Deshaun Thomas emerged as their top scorer with 14 points,but it wasn’t enough to counter Bonn’s offensive onslaught.
Bonn’s Javontae Hawkins dominated the game, racking up an impressive 23 points.The home team showcased remarkable shooting accuracy, converting nearly 50% of their three-point attempts. Bayern briefly held the lead at the start (5-2), but Bonn quickly seized control and never relinquished it.
With head coach Andrea Trinchieri still sidelined due to health reasons,assistant coach Demond Greene once again led Bayern from the bench. The club announced last Sunday that several players and staff members were in quarantine following positive COVID-19 tests, but they refrained from disclosing specific names.
In a separate match, the EWE Baskets Oldenburg secured a crucial victory in their battle against relegation. They triumphed over Brose Bamberg with a resounding 106-83 scoreline, propelling themselves to 15th place in the standings.
