Dusseldorf's ART Titans Suffer Loss, Remain Bottom in Standings
In a closely contested match on February 15th, the ART Giants Düsseldorf faced league leaders Science City Jena. The Giants put up an impressive performance, but ultimately fell short, losing 70:78.
The first quarter saw Düsseldorf dominating with impressive offensive play. They took an early 5:0 lead and maintained their advantage, leading 29:20 at halftime. However, Jena began to find their rhythm in the second quarter, gradually eroding Düsseldorf's lead.
Jena took the lead by halftime, with the scoreboard reading 43:40. Despite the deficit, Düsseldorf refused to give up. Ajare Sanni reduced the deficit to 54:59 with the quarter buzzer.
The second half was a tough battle for every point. Jena calmly defended their lead, while Düsseldorf fought tenaciously, managing some consolation points in the last two and a half minutes. The guests didn't think about giving up in the final quarter either.
Jena played to their strengths, maintaining a tight, aggressive defense. Scoring-wise, Hart (12), Henry (12), Sanni (16), Marshall (9), Edwardsson, Spearman (3), Richardson (8), Okpara (4), Tucker (2), and Teichmann (4) contributed to the victory for Science City Jena.
The defeat leaves the Giants in the lower half of the table. Despite the loss, Düsseldorf's first quarter performance was commendable, with a comfortable lead over Jena.
As for the Karlsruhe Lions, who had only two more wins in their next games, their management was taken over by Jason Ani as a key player. However, no specific information about a change in overall management is provided. Jason Ani moved from Karlsruhe Lions to Münster in 2025, but no direct indication of management takeover is mentioned.
The ART Giants Düsseldorf will face the Karlsruhe Lions after the FIBA break. It will be an opportunity for Düsseldorf to bounce back and secure a much-needed win.
