ETB Miners — PS Karlsruhe Lions: 95:86, Pro A

ETB Miners ended their recent struggles with a 95:86 win over PS Karlsruhe Lions in Pro A on Friday evening. The hosts had dropped three straight before this match and finally found their footing at home. Karlsruhe arrived in eighth place after 34 games, level on 17 wins and 17 defeats.

The Miners' recent form had been difficult. They lost 85:91 to RheinStars Cologne, then suffered heavy defeats against Heidelberg and Crailsheim. Karlsruhe meanwhile showed flashes of promise with a win over Bayreuth but also endured a low-scoring loss to Merlins earlier in the week.

And here's the thing — the prediction called for a home win at 53 per cent confidence. It was not a certainty, but the Miners delivered when they needed to. The victory broke a run of disappointment and gave the club something to build on.

By then the game was settled. The 9-point margin reflected steady home performance rather than a dramatic comeback. Karlsruhe fought but could not close the gap in the final stages.

The result leaves the Miners with momentum after a difficult period. Karlsruhe remain in eighth, still searching for consistency in an uneven season.