Xavier Rathan-Mayes Leads Bayern Munich To Dominant Game 1 Semi-Final Victory Over Bonn
FC Bayern Munich took a commanding 1-0 series lead with a dominant 91-69 victory over Telekom Baskets Bonn Photo Credit: FC Bayern Basketball
FC Bayern Munich made a statement in Game 1 of the semi-finals. In a dominant opening performance, the Bavarians dismantled Telekom Baskets Bonn 91-69, winning by a convincing 22-point margin and taking a 1-0 series lead. The result was never truly in doubt, as Bayern controlled the game from start to finish.
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Xavier Rathan-Mayes was the standout performer of the night. The guard finished as the game’s top scorer with 20 points, adding 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 27 minutes of action. He set the tone for Bayern’s offense and consistently created problems for Bonn’s defense throughout the contest.
FC Bayern Munich 91 - 69 Telekom Baskets Bonn · EasyCredit BBL · 01/06/2026Game PTS REB AST FC Bayern Munich Isiaha Mike 10 3 1 Oscar Da Silva 17 7 0 Xavier Rathan-Mayes 20 2 3 Niels Giffey 5 0 0 David McCormack 4 1 1 Nenad Dimitrijevic 13 2 6 Johannes Voigtmann 6 11 3 Leon Kratzer 0 0 0 Justinian Jessup 8 1 0 Vladimir Lucic 4 5 0 Elias Harris 0 0 0 Justus Hollatz 4 2 6 Telekom Baskets Bonn Jalen Finch 8 2 5 Jonathan Bahre 5 2 0 Zachery Cooks 5 3 4 Michael Kessens 2 0 1 Kenan Reinhart 0 0 0 Kur Jongkuch 2 3 1 Joel Aminu 16 2 0 Patrick Heckmann 6 4 1 Jeff Garrett 5 7 2 Tylan Birts 0 0 2 Alijah Comithier 18 5 1 Melvin Jostmann 2 0 0
A Balanced Bayern Attack Overwhelms Bonn
What made Bayern’s victory all the more impressive was the depth of their scoring. Oscar Da Silva was a force in the frontcourt, contributing 17 points and 7 rebounds in just over 25 minutes. Nenad Dimitrijevic added 13 points and 6 assists, providing excellent playmaking from the backcourt, while Isiaha Mike chipped in with 10 points and Justinian Jessup contributed 8 points off the wing. Five Bayern players reached double digits or came close, making it virtually impossible for Bonn to find a single defensive answer.
Bonn’s efforts were not without merit. Alijah Comithier was their best player on the night, finishing with 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Joel Aminu added 16 points. Jalen Finch did his best to generate offense with 8 points and 5 assists. However, the collective firepower of the Bavarians was simply too overwhelming for the Telekom Baskets to contain.
Bayern’s dominant Game 1 performance is a testament to their roster depth and offensive versatility. With multiple players capable of stepping up on any given night, their squad presents a matchup nightmare for any opponent. Rathan-Mayes’ ability to lead the offense while others contribute consistently around him is a clear strength as the series progresses.
FC Bayern Munich now hold a 1-0 series lead and will be looking to build on this impressive start when the semi-final series continues.
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