ALBA Berlin Steal Game 2 in Munich to Level BBL Finals at 1-1
ALBA Berlin pulled off a critical road victory at SAP Garden in Game 2 of BBL Finals
After Bayern Munich‘s dominant showing in Game 1, ALBA Berlin came back with a statement performance on the road. Playing at SAP Garden — Bayern’s fortress — the Berliners executed a composed, efficient game to win 86-79 and level the EasyCredit BBL Finals at 1-1. In a best-of-five series, road wins are precious, and ALBA just secured one of the most important of their campaign.
Jack Kayil and a Balanced ALBA Attack Dismantle Bayern
The story of Game 2 starts with Jack Kayil. The 20-year-old German point guard and 2026 NBA Draft prospect led ALBA with 16 points in just 24 minutes, shooting an efficient 3/5 from 3-points. His ability to create and score without forcing the game set the tone for a collective performance that Bayern simply couldn’t contain.
Michael Rataj added 15 points on perfect 3-point shooting (2/2), continuing to build on his reputation as one of the most reliable German forwards in the BBL. Moses Wood was equally impactful: the American forward from Nevada finished with 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in 25 minutes, shooting 3/6 from 3-points. His playmaking and floor spacing gave ALBA the ball movement and offensive variety that kept Bayern’s defense guessing throughout the night.
Martin Hermannsson rounded out ALBA’s contributors with 11 points and 6 assists, while Norris Agbakoko chipped in 9 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. Five players in double digits or close to it — that kind of depth is difficult to defend over 40 minutes.
Bayern’s Dimitrijevic Leads But Can’t Carry Alone
On the Bayern side, Nenad Dimitrijevic was the standout performer with 20 points in just 21 minutes, going 3/6 from 3-points. The North Macedonian guard was aggressive and efficient, but the rest of Bayern’s roster couldn’t match his output. Andreas Obst managed 12 points on a cold 2/7 from 3-points, and Justus Hollatz added 10. Johannes Voigtmann was solid with 9 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome ALBA’s collective effort.
The 7-point final margin tells the story of a competitive but ultimately controlled ALBA victory. Bayern never found the rhythm that made them so dominant in Game 1, and ALBA’s defensive discipline held firm in the closing minutes.
With the series now tied at 1-1, all eyes turn to Game 3, likely scheduled for Wednesday at SAP Garden. Bayern will be under significant pressure on their home floor — dropping to 1-2 in a best-of-five would put them in a very uncomfortable position. For ALBA, the psychological edge of a road win in the Finals could prove decisive as the series enters its most critical stretch.
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