Eisbears Bremerhaven celebrate important victory against Gießen-1: 2 in the playoff thriller!

Eisbears Bremerhaven celebrate important victory against Gießen-1: 2 in the playoff thriller!

On May 6, 2025, the Eisbären Bremerhaven in the best-of-five series of the basketball project shortened the gap against the Gießen 46s to 1: 2. After the loss of the first game in the extension and a clear defeat in the second game, the team was able to boast a convincing performance in the third game. The end result of 83:69 shows that Bremerhaven continues to keep the struggle for semi -finals open. Trainer Steven Esterkamp proudly commented on the performance of the team and their ability to fight back, while Gießener Guard Luis Figge praised the strong introduction to the Bremerhaven.

The third game started promising for the polar bears, with an early lead of 9: 3 after two minutes. Bremerhaven led after the first quarter with 22:20 and was able to expand the lead at half -time to 43:41. The improved three-point statistics were particularly striking compared to the previous game, which was crucial for success. Even after the third quarter, Bremerhaven was at the front with 70:60 and did not take the lead. Hendrik Warner proved to be a decisive player by scoring 23 points, while short phases of Gießen, in which they led 41:40, were not enough to take control of the game.

The course of the series and the next challenges

The best-of-five series aims to help the first team with three wins to move into the semi-finals. This semi-finals not only get the chance of the ProA title, but also on the promotion to the basketball Bundesliga. The next game will take place in Gießen on Thursday and is expected by both teams with great excitement.

The 2024/25 season, in which the Eisbären Bremerhaven competes, is the 18th season of the ProA. The main round began on September 20, 2024 and ends on April 26, 2025, while the playoffs started on April 30, 2025. The final games are scheduled for the 28th and 31st May 2025. A total of 18 teams are at the start this season, with the best eight teams in the main round moving into the playoffs. The games in the quarter and semi-finals take place in best-of-five mode, with the better placed team having home right in the first, third and a possible fifth game. The finalists who compete against each other in a return leg against each other qualify for the basketball Bundesliga, a coveted price for the successful teams. Weser Kurier All the best way to maintain their opportunities for promotion and expect the spectators an exciting encounter next Thursday.

The situation is also tense for casting because they have already won a game and are now under pressure to use the advantage of home. In view of the previous games, it will be crucial how the team reacts to the challenge in the next duel. More information about the previous games and the current status are available on Kicker

The current developments and the tension around the ProA playoffs show how important every single game is in this phase of the season. With a view to the upcoming challenges, it remains to be seen whether the polar bears can continue their successful series and whether casting will be back to pave the way to the semi -finals.