Munich, Bavaria, Germany – In their inaugural game since parting ways with coach Gordon Herbert, FC Bayern Munich’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance against Telekom Baskets Bonn, securing an 83:55 victory. The match, held at the Lanxess Arena, also set a new Bundesliga attendance record, drawing 18,713 spectators.
Record-Breaking Attendance in Cologne
The game, which saw Bonn relocate to the larger Lanxess Arena in Cologne for the clash against the reigning champions, surpassed the previous attendance record. The former record, also held by Bonn, was set 25 years ago with 18,506 fans attending a game against Alba Berlin. This new milestone saw over 200 additional fans flock to witness the event.
Bayern Munich’s Isiaha Mike emerged as the top scorer for his team with 22 points, while Tylan Birts led Bonn with 12 points. The victory solidifies Bayern’s position at the top of the league table.
Bayern’s Strong Start and Dominance
Despite the recent coaching change, Bayern Munich showed no signs of disruption, taking an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game. The industry leader quickly established a 23:9 advantage in the first quarter, capitalizing on Bonn’s offensive struggles and their inability to convert two-point and three-point opportunities. Bayern’s significantly better shooting percentage proved to be a decisive factor.
Bonn managed to improve slightly in the second quarter, but their efforts to close the gap after halftime were largely unsuccessful. Bayern continued to control the game with ease, consistently finding answers whenever Bonn attempted to narrow the lead. Munich remained in front for the entire duration of the match, a fact that did not dampen the enthusiastic atmosphere within the arena.
Other Bundesliga Results
In other league action, the Würzburg Baskets secured an 89:71 victory over Syntainics MBC in a chasing pack duel, moving up to third place in the standings. The Hamburg Towers emerged victorious in a basement battle against MLP Academics Heidelberg, winning 111:108 after overtime. Meanwhile, bottom-placed EWE Baskets Oldenburg celebrated a surprisingly clear 93:68 success against BB Löwen Braunschweig.
Bayern Munich’s victory marks a strong start to their post-Herbert era, demonstrating their continued dominance in the Bundesliga and delighting a record-breaking crowd.
Source: https://www.mittelhessen.de/sport/basketball/basketball-nachrichten/bayern-mit-sieg-im-ersten-spiel-nach-herbert-rauswurf-5268743
