Pedro Calles Leads Alba Berlin to Victory in Coaching Debut
Alba Berlin secures a 97-90 Euroleague win over Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, marking only their fifth victory of the season under new head coach Pedro Calles.
- Pedro Calles, recently promoted to head coach, coached Alba Berlin to a 97-90 win against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Euroleague.
- The victory, played in front of 7,068 fans, was Alba Berlin's fifth in the Euroleague this season, though the team remains at the bottom of the standings.
- Matt Thomas led Alba's offense with an impressive 21 points, helping the team maintain its lead in the second half despite defensive lapses.
- Calles, known for his energetic coaching style, was seen actively engaging with players and directing defensive strategies throughout the game.
- The win prevented Alba Berlin from setting a new record for the fewest Euroleague victories in a season, matching their performance from the previous year.