LTi Giessen 46ers Power Past Kirchheim in 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA Thriller

In a high-scoring 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA encounter on May 21, 2026, LTi Giessen 46ers traveled to Kirchheim and came away with a convincing 90–77 victory. The 46ers used a dominant second-half surge to overcome a tight first half and secure an important road win in the German second division.

Match Overview

Kirchheim came out firing on home court, matching Giessen basket for basket in the opening quarters. The first half ended with the hosts holding a slim 45–43 lead. However, the 46ers tightened their defense after the break, forcing Kirchheim into a series of rushed shots and capitalizing with fast-break points. A 15–2 run midway through the third quarter turned the game in Giessen’s favor, and they never looked back.

Key Performers

• LTi Giessen 46ers: The visitors were led by their versatile forward, who posted a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. The backcourt also stepped up, with the starting shooting guard adding 19 points and 6 assists, hitting four three-pointers in the second half.
• Kirchheim: Kirchheim’s center was a force inside, finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds. However, the team struggled with foul trouble, allowing Giessen to shoot 28 free throws and convert 23 of them (82%).

Tactical Story

Giessen’s coaching staff adjusted at halftime by switching to a zone defense that limited Kirchheim’s interior scoring. Offensively, the 46ers spread the floor and exploited mismatches, with their guards driving effectively and kicking out to open shooters. Kirchheim’s three-point shooting went cold in the second half, hitting only 3 of 12 attempts after making 5 of 9 in the first half.

Table and Season Impact

The victory moves LTi Giessen 46ers into strong playoff contention in the ProA standings, while Kirchheim drops a crucial game in the tightly packed middle of the table. With the season entering its decisive phase, Giessen will look to build on this momentum in upcoming home games. Kirchheim must regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the race for postseason berths.

Photo: LTi Giessen 46ers celebrate a key road win in the 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA.