Bears Unleash Offensive Barrage, Outclass Mavericks 123-97 in Scoring Spree
Berlin Bears' Hot Shooting Burns Miami Mavericks
MIAMI – The Miami Mavericks were unable to contain the potent offense of the Berlin Bears on Tuesday night, falling 123-97 in a World Pro League clash. A blistering second-half performance from the Bears, fueled by exceptional three-point shooting, proved too much for a Mavericks squad that struggled to find consistent scoring.
The first half offered a glimpse of competitive basketball, with both teams trading blows. However, the tide began to turn late in the second quarter as the Bears started to find their rhythm from beyond the arc. By halftime, Berlin had established a respectable lead, and they showed no signs of slowing down after the break.
Elara Dixon was the lone bright spot for the Mavericks, pouring in a game-high 31 points on 31 shots. She was supported by double-digit efforts from Lena Schmidt (12 points) and Isabella Kim (10 points). Despite a solid rebounding effort, the Mavericks couldn’t match the Bears’ offensive efficiency. “We just didn’t execute well enough on either end tonight,” said Mavericks coach David Chen. “Berlin shot the ball incredibly well, and we have to be better at closing out and contesting shots.”
The Bears’ success was a balanced attack. Quentin Ford was a force, contributing 18 points and 9 rebounds. Anya Lindgren orchestrated the offense brilliantly with 7 assists to go along with her 18 points, while Priya Hassan added 21 points. “We focused on moving the ball and finding the open man,” said Lindgren. “When we play like this, we’re a tough team to stop.”
The third quarter saw the Bears widen their lead significantly, with multiple fast breaks and a barrage of three-pointers demoralizing the home crowd. The Mavericks battled, but the deficit proved insurmountable as Berlin cruised to a dominant road victory.
Key Notes:
- Berlin Bears shot an impressive 52.5% from three-point range (21/40).
- Elara Dixon led all scorers with 31 points for the Miami Mavericks.
- The Berlin Bears assisted on 35 of their 46 made field goals.
- Both teams pulled down 49 rebounds.
- The Bears committed only 8 turnovers compared to the Mavericks’ 8.