Brose Bamberg remains the hottest team in the league and wins away at MLP Academics Heidelberg 99:85. Ibi Watson was the standout player for Bamberg. The game began with an open exchange, with the three-pointers playing a big role early on. After a quick 10-0 run by the visitors, Heidelberg, led by DJ Horne, fought back, sinking several three-pointers. Both teams engaged in a real shooting duel, with the score tied at 21-21 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the cup winner pulled away, with Ibi Watson leading the way, scoring 17 points with five three-pointers. A highlight dunk by Cobe Williams after a steal gave Bamberg a two-digit lead for the first time, which they secured with a buzzer three-pointer to 54-48 at halftime. Even after the break, Bamberg remained the dominant team. Watson opened the second half with more points and kept the hosts at a distance. Heidelberg came close again, but couldn't find a way to stop the visitors' offense. By the third quarter, when Demarcus Demonia extended the lead to 75-61, the direction of the game was clear. In the final quarter, the Bambergers left nothing to chance. Ibi Watson scored 27 points, including 7 three-pointers, while Cobe Williams and Demarcus Demonia each scored 16 points. DJ Horne contributed 16 points and 5 assists to Heidelberg's comeback.