Basketball Bundesliga Round: Skyliners Frankfurt 73-79 EWE Baskets Oldenburg EWE Baskets Oldenburg secured a hard-fought 79-73 road victory over the Skyliners Frankfurt in a tightly contested Basketball Bundesliga encounter. In a game defined by defensive stretches and key runs, Oldenburg managed to create just enough separation in the fourth quarter to withstand a late Frankfurt push and escape with the win. The decisive moment came in the final minutes as Oldenburg executed down the stretch, hitting crucial free throws to seal the six-point triumph. The match was a back-and-forth affair in the early going, with both teams trading baskets. Oldenburg began to find a slight edge in the second quarter, taking a narrow lead into halftime. Frankfurt fought back in the third, using their home crowd to fuel a run that brought them level. The final period saw the visitors regain control with a 10-2 spurt, built on defensive stops and efficient scoring in the paint. Frankfurt cut the lead to four with under a minute to play, but Oldenburg's composure at the charity stripe ensured there would be no dramatic comeback. A key focus was the battle in the frontcourt, where Oldenburg's physicality eventually wore down Frankfurt's interior defense. The visitors also won the turnover battle, converting Frankfurt's mistakes into critical points in transition. A standout performance came from Oldenburg's veteran point guard, who controlled the tempo and hit a clutch three-pointer to halt Frankfurt's momentum in the fourth quarter. The victory is crucial for EWE Baskets Oldenburg's playoff hopes, moving them up the standings and securing a valuable road win. For Skyliners Frankfurt, it's a missed opportunity to gain ground in a crowded mid-table race, leaving them to rue their offensive inconsistencies in the closing stages. The Oldenburg coach highlighted his team's resilience: "We knew it would be a grind here. Our guys showed great poise when Frankfurt made their run." The Frankfurt manager pointed to execution: "We had our chances but didn't make the plays we needed in the last five minutes. Credit to Oldenburg, they made them." Lineups saw Frankfurt's young core matched against Oldenburg's experienced roster, with the latter's know-how proving the difference in the clutch.