By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Alba Berlin played not in the Mercedes Benz Arena, which is prepared for the upcoming Euroleague Final Four, but in its old home court, the Max Schmeling Halle. This can be considered a factor, as Fraport for the big 71-65 road win and with 2-0 wins advanced to the semifinals.
Philip Scrubb with 17 points was the top scorer of the winners who never trailed after the start of the first quarter. Robert Lowery scored 11 points for Alba which now is one defeat away from elimination.
In the other game of the day, after getting the break in Game 1, Ulm defended its home court against Oldenburg as Per Gunther scored 35 points and Raymar Morgan had 28, getting the 85-80 win and the 2-0 lead. The game was tied at 72 with five minutes left, but thanks to a quick 5-0 run, Ulm for the advantage and never lost it.