Overview
- The Towers lost 99–94 at Syntainics MBC in Weißenfels, ending a three-game surge and cooling a late push toward the play-ins.
- Hamburg slipped behind early after a 10–0 MBC start that grew from quick turnovers and rushed shots at the rim.
- The visitors seized momentum after halftime, winning the third quarter 32–16 and carrying a seven-point lead into the final period.
- MBC took control late as Charles Callison scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Hamburg left nine free throws on the line.
- Defender Osaro Rich said it is not okay to give up 99 points, and seven games remain for a chase he called a small miracle.