A shot that kept Bayern's hopes alive

2024-02-09 10:00
Daily Editor

Sylvain Francisco, Pablo Laso, and Serge Ibaka talk to BasketNews, discussing the game-winning shot and Bayern's chances of making the Play-In. Laso also revealed what kind of trick he had up his sleeve during the crucial moments of the game.

Credit: Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images
Credit Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images

FC Bayern Munich needed hustle, determination, some tricks, and a little bit of luck.

On Thursday night, the German powerhouse got all these ingredients, snatching the win from Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

Sylvain Francisco became the hero of the night by sinking a game-winner with 1.1 seconds left.

The French guard received a screen from Serge Ibaka, got the mismatch he wanted against Frank Kaminsky, and cold-bloodedly made a stepback 3-pointer.

"I mean, it's kinda crazy," Francisco told BasketNews after the win. "We struggled to win the away game, and I think this one feels good for us."

But let's go a little back before the game-winner took place. There were 43 seconds left until the end of the game when the trick part came in.

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