Basketball Bundesliga: Chemnitz Wins Eastern Derby in the Last Second

In a thrilling conclusion to the eastern German basketball derby, the Niners Chemnitz have bolstered their playoff hopes with a nail-biting 76-73 victory over Science City Jena. The game's fate was sealed in the dying seconds when Corey Davis sank a crucial three-pointer, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and securing a vital win for his team.

The match marked the debut of Mike Taylor as the new coach for Science City Jena, who had replaced Björn Harmsen mid-week. However, Taylor's arrival did not immediately translate into a win for the struggling Jena team. Despite a strong initial performance from Chemnitz, which saw them establish a commanding 23-3 lead early on, Jena mounted a significant comeback in the second half, even taking a brief lead.

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The Niners started with a lot of energy and overwhelmed the guests in the initial phase with high tempo and outstanding three-point shooting.

The Niners, playing in front of 4,911 spectators, were led by Kevin Yebo's 19 points. The game remained a defensive battle for much of the latter half, with both teams exchanging blows. Jena's Joe Wieskamp scored 22 points and tied the game with a three-pointer nine seconds before the end, only for Davis to deliver the decisive blow. This victory keeps Chemnitz firmly in contention for the playoffs, while Jena continues to fight against relegation.

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Davis had an answer and made a difficult three-pointer for the celebrated victory.