Alba Berlin opened their Basketball Champions League campaign with a convincing 90-79 home victory over KK Igokea on October 14, 2026, riding a dominant third quarter to pull away from a stubborn opponent.

The German side led by only four at halftime, but a 26-17 third-quarter burst turned a tight contest into a controlled win. The result sends Alba to the top of their early Basketball Champions League standings group and leaves Igokea searching for answers on the road.

Match overview

Alba started quickly, moving the ball with purpose and finding open shooters against Igokea’s switching defense. The first quarter ended 24-19 in favor of the hosts, and the teams traded blows in the second. Igokea’s physical inside play kept them within touching distance, and Alba took a 45-41 lead into the locker room.

• First quarter: Alba Berlin 24-19 KK Igokea
• Second quarter: Alba Berlin 21-22 KK Igokea
• Third quarter: Alba Berlin 26-17 KK Igokea
• Fourth quarter: Alba Berlin 19-21 KK Igokea
• Final score: Alba Berlin 90-79 KK Igokea

Key moments

The game’s decisive passage came immediately after halftime. Alba opened the third quarter with a 12-2 run, capped by back-to-back three-pointers from the wing. Igokea called timeout, but Alba’s defensive pressure continued to disrupt their half-court sets. By the end of the third, the lead had grown to 71-58.

Igokea made one final push early in the fourth, cutting the deficit to nine at 76-67, but Alba responded with a 7-0 spurt that restored a comfortable cushion. From there, the home side managed the clock well and converted enough free throws to keep the visitors at arm’s length.

Tactical story

Alba’s depth was the difference. They assisted on 20 of their 32 field goals and shot better than 52% from the field, frequently punishing Igokea’s help defense with skip passes to the weak side. The hosts also won the bench scoring battle 34-18, a statistic that reflected their superior rotation quality.

Igokea were competitive on the glass and scored 36 points in the paint, but they committed 15 turnovers and shot just 8-of-26 from three-point range. Those empty possessions proved costly against an Alba team that rarely wastes offensive opportunities at home.

Standout players

Alba’s starting point guard controlled the tempo with 17 points and seven assists, while their forward added 15 points and eight rebounds. A reserve wing provided a spark with 12 points off the bench. For Igokea, their shooting guard led the way with 20 points, and their center recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, but it was not enough to counter Alba’s balanced attack.

Basketball Champions League impact

This is exactly the kind of home result Alba need in the Basketball Champions League regular season. Winning by double digits helps their point differential and sets a confident tone for the group phase. Igokea, meanwhile, will look to regroup at home, where their crowd can provide a different kind of energy.

With the head-to-head now favoring Alba, the return fixture in Bosnia will carry extra significance in the race for playoff positioning.