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Ulm misses the chance to win the title: Bayern triumph in the playoff final!
Ratiopharm Ulm loses in the decisive playoff game against Bayern Munich 53:67. A look at the gameplay and the consequences.
Ulm misses the chance to win the title: Bayern triumph in the playoff final!
It was an exciting final game that took place in Ulm last Thursday, but for the ratiopharm Ulm team it ended in bitter disappointment. In the fourth game of the best-of-five series against FC Bayern Munich, they lost 53:67. Bayern therefore postponed the championship decision and sent Ulm home with their first home defeat since December.
In front of over 6,000 enthusiastic spectators, the game initially started evenly, but Bayern had more drive. Munich's dominance was particularly evident in the last quarter. Shabazz Napier was Bayern's best scorer with 15 points, while Nelson Weidemann from Ulm had 13 points. The Ulm team failed to take advantage of their chances and also struggled with ball losses, which took their toll.
Key players are missing
One of the deciding factors for Ulm was the absence of Noa Essengue, one of the most promising players preparing for the NBA draft in New York. His teammate Ben Saraf, also among the draft participants, was there but was unable to provide any decisive impetus. After the game, Ulm's sports director Thorsten Leibenath was critical of the league's unfortunate scheduling, which may have had an impact on his team's performance.
It remains to be seen whether Essengue and Saraf will be available for the decisive fifth game in Munich. Bayern can go into the final game with the confidence they gained from the fourth game. In addition, Ulm has already won their last away game against Bayern, which points to an exciting decision.
Review and outlook
The series started with a clear 82:66 win for Bayern, but Ulm was able to fight back in the following games. Despite these setbacks, the defeat in the fourth game was particularly painful, as it made the last meeting between the two teams the decisive game. While Bayern have their sights set on their seventh championship title, Ulm is forced to face the home game in Munich and thereby compensate for a home disadvantage.
The audience can look forward to an exciting final and some exciting basketball moments. After all, each of us can witness how history unfolds in basketball. Next week will be crucial, both for the players and for the fans who are eagerly awaiting the result.
Basketball fans are in a state of excitement as the outcome of this series will have a significant impact on the latest developments in basketball. There will be a lot of exciting news from the basketball world in the coming days, especially with the draft dates approaching and the hope for new talent in the NBA.
For detailed statistics and everything about the league, there are platforms like BasketballReference ready, which also offer the current statistics for the season. The next visits to the arena and the anticipation of the games increase the excitement until the last throw of the final series.