Bears' Long-Range Barrage Roars Past Wolves 124-108
Berlin's Three-Point Assault Overwhelms Chicago
By Elias Thorne
CHICAGO – The Berlin Bears unleashed a relentless barrage of three-pointers, dismantling the Chicago Wolves 124-108 in a pivotal February 2026 Season matchup. The Bears drained a staggering 23 triples, a franchise record, to overcome a spirited effort from the Wolves and secure a crucial road victory.
The game began as a tightly contested affair, with both teams trading blows in the first half. Julian Santos was a force for the Wolves, pouring in 32 points and dishing out 6 assists. His offensive prowess, coupled with Jian Zhao’s 16 points and 6 assists, kept Chicago within striking distance for much of the contest.
However, the Bears’ long-range shooting proved unstoppable. Kun Zhang was a primary catalyst, finishing with 24 points, including several key triples that ignited Berlin’s offense. The momentum firmly swung in the second half as the Bears’ three-point barrage stretched Chicago’s defense thin. Diego Sanchez added 17 points, and a balanced scoring attack saw seven Berlin players reach double figures.
“We knew they could shoot, but we didn’t expect that kind of volume and efficiency,” said Wolves coach Maria Lopez. “We fought hard, but their hot shooting tonight was just too much to overcome.”
Santos acknowledged the Bears’ offensive onslaught. “They were hitting everything,” he stated after the game. “Our defense had breakdowns, and they capitalized. We need to learn from this and get back to locking down.”
The Bears’ ability to consistently knock down shots from beyond the arc, combined with their superior field goal percentage, ultimately proved to be the difference in a high-scoring affair.
Key Notes:
- Berlin Bears shot 23-of-50 (46.0%) from three-point range.
- Julian Santos led all scorers with 32 points for the Chicago Wolves.
- The Berlin Bears had seven players score in double figures.
- The Bears outscored the Wolves 36-31 in assists, highlighting their ball movement.