Final showdown: Ulm vs. Würzburg – Who will make it to the BBL final?

Final showdown: Ulm vs. Würzburg – Who will make it to the BBL final?

An exciting evening lies ahead! Today, June 12, 2025, the whole thing will be at stake in the decisive fifth game of the semi-final series between ratiopharm Ulm and the Würzburg Baskets in the ratiopharm Arena. Tip-off will take place at 8 p.m. and the anticipation is evident as Ulm has an impressive home game record of 15 wins from 16 games in the main round and 4 out of 4 in the playoffs. Of course, these statistics make the euphoria among the fans even greater.

Würzburg Baskets proved to be tough opponents and won the last duel 78:77, which finally brought them back into the series. This was a clear message: the baskets are ready! However, Ulm had previously won the first three games of the series - the first with 91:87, the second with a nine-point lead and the third with 99:86. Despite this strong record, they have to be careful as Würzburg appear to have learned from their mistakes and are willing to break Ulm's unpleasant home advantage.

An intense duel

Both teams rely on a fast game, high physical intensity and concentrated rebounding. Current game statistics show that Ulm is leading 26:17 after the first quarter. Players like Steinbach and Karim Jallow stand out for their performance, with Steinbach having six points and six rebounds in just 11 minutes. Ulm also hit 5 of 8 three-pointers, which is above the season average. At Würzburg, however, the number of turnovers and missed throws is increasing, which prompts coach Sašo Filipovski to take regular timeouts to stabilize the game.

It's game time and no team has been able to get an away win in this series so far. This speaks for the strong mood and the support of the home crowd, which has Ulm's back in the crucial phase. The latest developments in German basketball also give cause for euphoria. Basketball has significantly increased in popularity in Germany; The Bundesliga recorded an average audience of 4,836 per game in the 2023/2024 season and there are already 219,521 members in the German Basketball Association in 2024. Interest in basketball has recently increased by 10.9% and good news is also coming from the German men's national team, which recently reached third place in the FIBA ​​world rankings.

Future prospects

These developments are not only important for the big stage, but also for the young talents who can prove themselves in the league. There are now 7 German players playing in the NBA; a good sign for the future of our basketball. This positive turnaround is also reflected in the rapid development of the leagues and the enthusiasm of the audience. So you can look forward to today's encounters, because for both Ulm and Würzburg it's all about everything - a real finale in the semi-final series!

For all the details and further information, we recommend taking a look at the live reports from Sports show, as well as updated statistics and analysis kicker.de and the comprehensive data from basketball100.de. Let's get carried away by this exciting evening!