Battle of the giants: Gießen 46ers challenge second-placed Göttingen!

Battle of the giants: Gießen 46ers challenge second-placed Göttingen!

On the Tuesday before Christmas Eve, at 8 p.m., the Giessen 46ers face an exciting challenge. The 14th matchday of the ProA brings the second-placed BG Göttingen to the East Hall. This is considered a real fortress for the Giesseners, who only suffered one defeat there this season. After their last game, a narrow loss to the Artland Dragons 100-107, the 46ers are eager to redeem themselves and collect points in front of their home crowd.

The Gießen 46ers are currently fighting for a top position in the table and are in 7th place with 7 wins and 6 defeats. In the last game against the Artland Dragons, the team showed both strengths and weaknesses: Kyle Castlin and Amir Hinton in particular stood out with their impressive performances. Castlin scored 35 points, while Hinton put the Giessen team to the test in an exciting duel with 33 points. Despite a temporary lead of 86:79, the 46ers were unable to win over time - a circumstance that visibly frustrated coach Frenki Ignjatovic.

New arrival and rotation problems

A ray of hope for the Giesseners was the new signing Abu Kigab, who celebrated a strong debut against the Dragons. With 17 points and 6 rebounds he brought a breath of fresh air to the team. The coach plans to give Kigab even more playing time, which could have a significant impact on the team hierarchy. However, the Gießen 46ers continue to have problems with rotation, especially in the German positions, which influence the dynamics of the game.

BG Göttingen arrives as undefeated away favorites, with six wins in the distance. The team has an impressive range of scoring options, with nine players able to score twice. This strength represents a serious challenge for the Gießen 46ers, who will have to significantly improve their defensive performance if they want to survive against the Göttingen team. Giessen has conceded 107 points in the last game so far this season, which usually leads to defeats.

The next steps

Coach Ignjatovic expressed concern about the tight schedule and the regeneration of his players. After all, the current situation requires both physical and mental strength. Fans and team are hoping for an exciting match in the East Hall, where the support of the fans can sometimes make the difference.

The Gießen 46ers still see a chance of a positive turnaround in the table, as long as they can use their strengths and close the gaps in defense. The reaction to the narrow defeat also offers the opportunity to draw the right conclusions and go into the game against Göttingen stronger.

The game promises excitement, fighting spirit and the fire that the Gießen 46ers have demonstrated so often in the East Hall. We can look forward to a thrilling duel.

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