Heidelberg defeats Tubingen 83‑75 in German Pro A road game

TÜBINGEN, Germany (Interstat) — Heidelberg defeated Tubingen 83-75 on Saturday at Paul Horn-Arena in a German Pro A game. Heidelberg improved to 1-1, while Tubingen fell to 0-1. Heidelberg scored 15 points in the first quarter, 26 in the second, 25 in the third and 17 in the fourth. Tubingen scored 27 in the first, 10 in the second, 15 in the third and 23 in the fourth. Heidelberg trailed after the opening quarter but took control before halftime and carried a 66-52 advantage into the final period. Tubingen cut into the deficit in the fourth, but Heidelberg held on for the road win. The game was organized by the German Pro A and played at Paul Horn-Arena in Tübingen, Germany. Heidelberg previously lost to Oldenburg 82-63. Tubingen opened its season with the home loss. Heidelberg next hosts Essen, and Tubingen next visits Crailsheim.