Alba Berlin 90 – 85 RASTA Vechta | Basketball Bundesliga

Alba Berlin held off a spirited RASTA Vechta side 90-85 in an entertaining Basketball Bundesliga clash on May 20, 2026. The win kept Alba within striking distance of the top spot, while Vechta’s playoff hopes took a blow despite a valiant effort.

Fast Start from Berlin

Alba came out firing from three-point range. Guard Malte Delow and Louis Olinde each hit two triples in the first quarter, helping the hosts build a 28-20 lead. Vechta struggled to contain Berlin’s ball movement, as the home team recorded 8 assists in the opening period alone.

Vechta Fights Back

RASTA Vechta coach Matti Kuusisto called a timeout early in the second quarter and his team responded. Forward Joschka Ferner used his size to score inside, while guard Jaromír Bohačík hit two long-range shots to cut the deficit to 48-45 at half. Vechta’s defensive pressure forced four Alba turnovers in the second quarter.

Third Quarter Swing

Alba regained control after the break thanks to Johannes Thiemann’s versatility. The power forward scored 10 points in the third quarter, including a pair of fast-break dunks. Yet Vechta’s Rupert Hennen kept his team close with crafty drives, and the score was 72-68 heading into the final period.

Clutch Free Throws Decide It

The fourth quarter was a tense affair. Vechta tied the game at 82-82 with two minutes to play after a three-pointer by Brandon Tischler. But Alba’s experience shone through: Thiemann scored a key putback, and Delow sank four free throws in the final 30 seconds to ice the game. Vechta missed two crucial free throws of their own in the final minute, sealing their fate.

Key Players

• Johannes Thiemann (Alba): 24 points, 7 rebounds – the game’s most impactful player.
• Malte Delow (Alba): 18 points, 6 assists, 4/6 from three – crucial from beyond the arc.
• Joschka Ferner (Vechta): 20 points, 10 rebounds – double-double in a losing cause.

Table Implications

Alba Berlin improves to 21-9, now just one game behind league leaders Bayern Munich. RASTA Vechta falls to 15-15, sitting eighth in the standings. With the top six teams advancing to the playoffs, Vechta still have work to do, but losses like this one are damaging to their margin for error.