Bayern Munich lost 103–73 away to Crvena Zvezda in the EuroLeague, leaving the German club with two victories from nine games. The hosts pulled away in the second quarter and led 48–31 at half-time. Duane Washington scored 16 points for Bayern, who were missing MarJon Beauchamp and Justinian Jessup through illness.
Crvena Zvezda beat Bayern Munich 103–73 in Belgrade in the EuroLeague, Europe’s leading club basketball competition. Bayern remained on two wins from nine games. The hosts led 19–15 after the opening quarter and won the second period 29–16. A 13–0 run helped them reach half-time with a 48–31 advantage in front of more than 15,200 spectators.[1], [2]
Bayern committed six turnovers in the second quarter and ten in the first half. They lost possession only once in the third period, but conceded five three-pointers and entered the final quarter 79–54 behind. Duane Washington led Bayern with 16 points. Miles Norris added 14 points and six rebounds, while Vladimir Lučić scored 12. Chima Moneke supplied 15 points for Crvena Zvezda.[1]
MarJon Beauchamp and Justinian Jessup missed the game through illness. Bayern coach Anton Gavel criticised his players’ response to the physical contest and their failure to act as a unit. Lučić highlighted the loss of loose balls. This was the first of four consecutive EuroLeague away games for Bayern. Their next domestic league fixture is at Rostock on Sunday, 1 November.[1]
