The well-fortified Cup holders defeated their German rivals, Alba Berlin, on Thursday night with a score of 80:68 (36:44).
In the Munich BMW Park, Sylvain Francisco led the way for Munich with 17 points on a night that was a tribute to the greatest achievement in German basketball history. Before tip-off, players such as Obst (8 points), Isaac Bonga (11), and the recovering Niels Giffey, along with Alba's captain Thiemann (12), were given special recognition.
The Gold Boys of the German Basketball Federation received gold-and-black basketballs as tokens of appreciation from President Ingo Weiss of the DBB, Bayern President Herbert Hainer, Managing Director Marko Pesic, and record national player Patrick Femerling.
Alba got off to a strong start in the game, consistently stealing the ball from Bayern and scoring effectively in the paint. Thiemann quickly reached ten points, Bonga shone on the boards, and Obst was on target from beyond the three-point line. Despite Bayern's dominance on the offensive glass thanks to their size advantage and the return of star recruit Serge Ibaka, the more alert and quicker visiting team surprisingly pulled ahead by halftime.
However, Bayern responded promptly, launching a 14-2 run at the outset of the third quarter to take the lead. Bayern's playmaker Francisco stepped up, making shots from all over the court, while their advantage in rebounds worked to their advantage, preventing Berlin from making a comeback even in the final quarter.
For Bayern, who reached the quarterfinals in 2021 and 2022, this opening victory represents the first step towards their goal of securing a playoff spot. After finishing 15th last year, Munich made waves in the summer with eye-catching acquisitions, including successful coach Pablo Laso and former NBA champion Ibaka.
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