Alba Berlin narrowly lost their bid for a twelfth German Cup title on Sunday, falling 72:74 to Bamberg Baskets in a dramatic Top Four final held in Munich. The favored Berlin team, who had led for most of the game and held an eight-point advantage entering the final quarter, ultimately faltered in the closing moments. Despite strong performances from Malte Delow (17 points) and Justin Bean (11 points), Alba conceded a crucial 2:14 run at the start of the fourth quarter, allowing Bamberg to take the lead. Bamberg secured the victory with a basket in the final seconds, after Alba's Jack Kayil missed the last shot.