Göttingen Battles Bonn in Pivotal Home Game Amid Playoff Hopes
BG Göttingen, currently at the bottom of the standings, faces a tough challenge against Telekom Baskets Bonn in a crucial home game this Sunday at 3 PM CET. The team aims to upset the former Champions League winner, who are also underperforming this season.
Bonn’s Disappointing Season and Coaching Change
Telekom baskets Bonn, the 2023 Champions League winner, have had a disappointing season, standing at 14th place with a 10-12 record. This led to the dismissal of coach Roel Moors in mid-January. Marko Stankovic has as taken over, securing two wins in the last three games against Rostock and bamberg.
Familiar Faces Return to Göttingen
The game will feature several former BG Göttingen players now with Bonn, including Till Pape, Bodie Hume, and Rihards Lomazs. Their contributions to Bonn’s offense vary, with Pape averaging 9.6 points,Hume 9.1 points, and Lomazs, who has played only six games, contributing 5.8 points per game.
Bonn’s Offensive Threats
bonn’s offense is led by Darius McGhee, averaging 16.9 points, followed by Phlandrous Fleming (13.5 points), Thomas Kennedy (19.7 points), and Angelo Allegri (10.3 points). McGhee ranks sixth in the BBL’s scoring charts.
Keys to the Game: Three-Pointers and Rebounding
In their previous encounter, Göttingen lost to Bonn 67-80. Bonn is known for their frequent three-point attempts, averaging around 32 per game and making approximately 11 of them. They also secure nearly 13 offensive rebounds per game, creating second-chance opportunities.
Göttingen’s Injury Concerns and Game Plan
BG Göttingen’s coach, Mikko Riipinen, has expressed concerns about the availability of some players due to unspecified issues. He emphasized the need to focus on defense and disrupt Bonn’s transition game and three-point shooting. Assistant coach Kenneth Desloovere echoed this sentiment, highlighting Bonn’s physicality and the importance of preventing easy points through fast breaks.
Family Fun Day
Adding to the excitement, BG Göttingen is hosting a family fun day on March 23rd, starting at 1:30 PM in the Sparkassen-Arena foyer.
Historical Matchup
The historical record between the two teams stands at 31 games,with Göttingen winning 9 (7 at home,2 away) and losing 22 (8 at home,14 away). Göttingen’s largest victory was 87-74 on November 17, 2009, while their biggest defeat was 63-99 on April 15, 2012.
How has Bonn’s performance been since the coaching change, and what impact might that have on the game against Göttingen?
Göttingen Battles Bonn in Pivotal Home Game Amid Playoff Hopes
BG Göttingen, currently at the bottom of the standings, faces a tough challenge against Telekom Baskets Bonn in a crucial home game this Sunday at 3 PM CET. The team aims to upset the former Champions League winner,who are also underperforming this season.
Bonn’s Disappointing Season and Coaching Change
Telekom baskets Bonn, the 2023 Champions League winner, have had a disappointing season, standing at 14th place with a 10-12 record. This led to the dismissal of coach Roel Moors in mid-January. Marko Stankovic has as taken over,securing two wins in the last three games against Rostock and bamberg.
Familiar Faces Return to Göttingen
The game will feature several former BG Göttingen players now with Bonn, including Till Pape, Bodie Hume, and Rihards Lomazs. Their contributions to Bonn’s offense vary,with Pape averaging 9.6 points, Hume 9.1 points, and Lomazs, who has played only six games, contributing 5.8 points per game.
bonn’s Offensive Threats
bonn’s offense is led by Darius McGhee, averaging 16.9 points, followed by Phlandrous fleming (13.5 points), Thomas Kennedy (19.7 points), and Angelo Allegri (10.3 points). McGhee ranks sixth in the BBL’s scoring charts.
Keys to the Game: Three-pointers and Rebounding
In their previous encounter, Göttingen lost to Bonn 67-80. Bonn is known for their frequent three-point attempts, averaging around 32 per game and making approximately 11 of them. They also secure nearly 13 offensive rebounds per game, creating second-chance opportunities.
Göttingen’s Injury concerns and Game Plan
BG Göttingen’s coach, Mikko Riipinen, has expressed concerns about the availability of some players due to unspecified issues. He emphasized the need to focus on defense and disrupt Bonn’s transition game and three-point shooting. Assistant coach Kenneth Desloovere echoed this sentiment, highlighting Bonn’s physicality and the importance of preventing easy points through fast breaks.
Family Fun Day
Adding to the excitement,BG Göttingen is hosting a family fun day on March 23rd,starting at 1:30 PM in the Sparkassen-Arena foyer.
Historical Matchup
The historical record between the two teams stands at 31 games, with Göttingen winning 9 (7 at home, 2 away) and losing 22 (8 at home, 14 away). Göttingen’s largest victory was 87-74 on November 17, 2009, while their biggest defeat was 63-99 on April 15, 2012.
Q&A: Göttingen vs. Bonn
Why is this game so important for Göttingen?
Göttingen is currently at the bottom of the standings and needs a win to improve their chances of making the playoffs. Upsetting a team like Bonn, even one that’s underperforming, would be a significant boost.
What’s the deal with Bonn’s coaching change?
Bonn fired their coach,Roel Moors,in mid-January due to a disappointing season following their Champions League win. Marko Stankovic has taken over and has shown some improvement with two wins in the last three games.
Which players should Göttingen fans keep an eye on?
For Bonn, watch out for Darius McGhee (high scorer), Phlandrous Fleming, Thomas Kennedy. For Göttingen, the team’s performance will depend on how they handle Bonn’s three-point attempts and rebounding prowess. Look out for former Göttingen players, Till Pape and bodie Hume, who might potentially be seeking to make a statement against their former team.
What are Göttingen’s keys to victory?
Göttingen needs to focus on defense, especially disrupting Bonn’s three-point shooting and transition game. They also must improve their rebounding to limit Bonn’s second-chance opportunities. With a high number of three-point attempts, Göttingen could also try to emulate Bonn’s strategy and improve their own three point percentage, as this may prove key.
What’s the atmosphere around the game?
Besides the crucial game, the atmosphere around the game is boosted by a family fun day that the team is hosting. This could be a great possibility to support the team and enjoy the fun activities
As Göttingen battles Bonn, every point and every defensive stop matters. Catch the action this sunday and support your team!
