Bayern Munich continued their winning streak with a close 86-82 road victory over Paris. The game came down to the final minute, where late-game heroics from Spencer Dinwiddie and a hot shooting streak from Xavier Rathan-Mayes secured Bayern’s third consecutive EuroLeague win.
While Spencer Dinwiddie is still adapting to the EuroLeague, his presence is clearly making a positive impact on Bayern. Despite a strong comeback attempt by Paris in the third quarter, Bayern’s experienced players stepped up when it mattered most, showing their composure in a tight game.
🏀 Paris Fights Back After a Slow Start
Bayern controlled the first half, building a lead of up to 16 points. However, Paris came out strong after the break, putting together an impressive 26-11 run in the third quarter. This comeback gave them a 68-64 lead heading into the final period, setting the stage for an exciting finish. Justin Robinson led Paris with 22 points, while Nadir Hifi added 21.
🔥 Rathan-Mayes Catches Fire
Facing a deficit, Xavier Rathan-Mayes delivered an outstanding performance for Bayern in the fourth quarter. After a quiet start, he scored 12 of his team-high 16 points in the final 10 minutes, sinking four crucial three-pointers that helped his team regain momentum and fight for the lead.
🌟 Dinwiddie Seals the Victory
In the game’s final moments, Spencer Dinwiddie showed why he is a key addition to the team. With less than a minute left, he hit a vital three-pointer to give Bayern a five-point cushion. After Paris scored, Dinwiddie secured a key defensive rebound and quickly passed to Vladimir Lučić for an easy basket, sealing the hard-earned victory. Dinwiddie finished with 8 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds.
