Würzburg Baskets before final showdown: win against Ulm!

Würzburg Baskets before final showdown: win against Ulm!

In a thrilling duel, the FIT/One Würzburg Baskets defeated ratiopharm Ulm 78:77 on Tuesday evening. This narrow victory creates a lot of excitement in the playoff semi-finals of the German Basketball Championship. The Würzburgers now have the chance to make it into the final on Thursday at 8 p.m. - in Ulm, where the hosts have only suffered one defeat in the home arena. A real must-win for both teams, as the series is now 2-2.

The decisive throw for Würzburg came from Davion Mintz, who secured the victory a few seconds before the end. Assistant coach Karim Jallow emphasized that Ulm allowed too many easy points in the first half, which ultimately turned out to be disadvantageous. Despite the defeat, Ulm's coach Ty Harrelson remains optimistic: "We have to reduce our turnovers and work on the hit rate," said Harrelson, who wants to rely on the support of the audience. This season he was considered the “sixth man” for the team.

The path to the final

For the Würzburg Baskets, the experience from the quarter-final series is an important factor. There they won the decisive fifth game against Braunschweig. They also want to take this self-confidence with them in Ulm. The previous home game not only provides them with valuable insights, but also the momentum they need to take on the challenge in the Ulm Arena.

There is exciting news for basketball fans: The newly launched DBB.Scores app provides a comprehensive overview of games and statistics from the basketball leagues in Germany. It offers live tickers and current results directly on iOS and Android devices. This will now also affect the playoffs, allowing viewers to follow player and team performance in real time. A real treat for all sports enthusiasts!

For Ulm there is only one thing on the agenda until Thursday: full concentration on the upcoming match. With the audience behind them, they hope for a turnaround that will catapult them into the final. And the Würzburg Baskets? They will do everything they can to reach the next round and realize their dream of winning the championship.

The fifth and decisive game will be broadcast live on SWR Sport, both on swr.de/sport and on YouTube. Fans shouldn't miss a moment here! The tension could hardly be greater.

The decision will be made in a few days - all eyes are on Ulm and basketball fever is in the air. Who will win the historic duel?

You can find out more details about the teams and the exciting developments at:
Mainpost, Sports show and Basketball Federation.