Ratiopharm Ulm is fighting for the title against Bayern: the final is approaching!

Ratiopharm Ulm is fighting for the title against Bayern: the final is approaching!

The playoff finals are approaching in the Basketball Bundesliga and the excitement couldn't be greater. Ratiopharm Ulm fought its way into the final with a lot of fighting spirit and talent and will face the Bavarian basketball team from FC Bayern Munich next Sunday. At 6 p.m. the coveted championship will be in Munich, which would be Ulm's second after 2023. This reports SWR.

In the semifinals, Ulm prevailed in a thrilling fifth game against the FIT/One Würzburg Baskets with 91:84. After an exciting series that ended 3-2 for Ulm, the fans can now look forward to the finals. Karim Jallow was instrumental in the success in the decisive game with 18 points, while Ben Saraf also scored a strong 16 points. Ulm took advantage of the home advantage that they had truly earned in the regular season. Coach Ty Harrelson praised the team performance and emphasized the solid game plan.

The challenge in the final

In the final, the first in the main round, Bayern Munich, will meet second Ulm. The duel promises to be an intense encounter, as the last playoff series between the two teams in 2023 was decided by Ulm 3-0. This season both teams were able to win their home games, so the balance between the teams still exists.

FC Bayern has a lot at stake; They are aiming for their seventh German championship after failing in the cup and the EuroLeague playoffs. Ulm, on the other hand, is using the opportunity to play freely with young talents like Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue, who could possibly be drafted into the NBA. These talents give the team a dynamic hope, like n-tv reported.

Scheduling problems and adjustments

However, the final also brings problems. Games four and five could clash with the NBA Draft, which could result in a difficult decision for Ulm. In order to circumvent this problem, Ulm has already submitted proposals to adjust the league's schedule. The chances of having to choose between title contention and players' possible NBA dreams are real. Such a delicate topic could further heat up the final series.

We can only hope that the games will be fair for everyone involved and without unwanted collisions. We have an exciting and entertaining final series ahead of us and fans can look forward to some high-class basketball. Who will win the championship in the end? Stay tuned!