SG Mannheim pulled off a thrilling 87-85 road victory against Viernheim/Weinheim in a nail-biting contest that showcased incredible heart and determination. The win improves SG Mannheim’s record to 2-1, earned through a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback that saw them overcome a 12-point deficit. David Caillavet led the charge with an outstanding 25-point performance, shooting an efficient 64% from the field, while Tim contributed 18 points with clutch three-point shooting throughout the game.
The game started with early struggles as Viernheim/Weinheim jumped out to a 10-3 lead, but SG Mannheim showed their resilience by battling back to tie it 20-20 at the end of the first quarter behind Marco’s early scoring. The second quarter belonged to David Caillavet, who scored 9 points in the period to keep his team within striking distance at 39-35. However, the third quarter proved challenging as Viernheim/Weinheim built their largest lead, going on multiple scoring streaks including an 11-point run that stretched their advantage to 56-42.
The fourth quarter was where SG Mannheim’s character truly shone through. Tim heated up with back-to-back three-pointers and a series of clutch free throws, while Arvy provided perfect shooting efficiency (5-5 from the field, 2-2 from the line) with timely baskets. Dominik chipped in 12 points on solid 50% shooting, hitting crucial shots down the stretch. The dramatic finish saw the teams trade leads in the final minutes, with Viernheim/Weinheim tying the game 85-85 on a three-pointer, only to have David Caillavet ice the victory with two free throws in the closing seconds, capping off his stellar 25-point effort and delivering a memorable road win for SG Mannheim.
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