ALBA Berlin — Fraport Skyliners: 94:83, BBL

ALBA Berlin saw off Fraport Skyliners 94 to 83 in a BBL fixture on Thursday. The hosts controlled the tempo from the opening tip and never truly looked back after establishing an early advantage. Fraport fought hard in the second half but could not find the consistency needed to level the score.

ALBA's shooting efficiency was the deciding factor. They converted 33 of their 58 field goal attempts while hitting 7 of their 20 three-point tries. Fraport managed 29 successful shots from 68 attempts and only 6 from distance, which made the difference in a game decided by margins.

The visitors had more possession opportunities, recording 24 three-point attempts compared to 20 for the hosts. They also won the rebounding battle 28 to 28, though the numbers were identical. What Fraport lacked was the ability to turn their chances into points at the crucial moments.

ALBA's recent form suggests they are finding their rhythm. They beat Hemmersheim 99 Niners 89 to 82 on their last outing and have shown they can compete against the league's stronger sides. Fraport's run of results tells a different story, with losses to Ulm and Hemmersheim among their recent outings.

The two teams met earlier in April, with ALBA winning 87 to 61 away from home. This time the result was closer, but the pattern remained the same. ALBA's depth and shooting range proved too much for a Fraport side that struggled to find answers when the game tightened.