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Thriller victory: Bochum defeats Nuremberg in a thrilling basketball duel
Bochum defeated Nuremberg in the exciting game of the BARMER 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA. Next opponent: the Gießen 46ers.
Thriller victory: Bochum defeats Nuremberg in a thrilling basketball duel
On October 28, 2025, there was an exciting encounter in German basketball in the BARMER 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA. The VfL SparkassenStars Bochum competed against the Nürnberg Falcons and delivered a thrilling duel in the Bones Hands Arena that fascinated more than 1,000 spectators. Both teams were level on points before the game, but Bochum had a better shooting rate, while Nuremberg made a stronger mark in inside scoring.
In the first quarter, the SparkassenStars were able to take the lead with 26:20. In the second quarter, Bochum even extended their lead to 15 points and created a brilliant spectacle with a halftime score of 49:42. Malek Green was the standout player in this phase as he had already scored 18 points by halftime.
Gripping gameplay
In the third quarter, Nuremberg showed a strong comeback and equalized the game at 65:65. But Max Brackmann, Bochum's quarterback, had the floor and scored a buzzer-beater that brought the score to 67:65 for Bochum before the final quarter.
The final section was filled with thrills. With just 30 seconds left to play, Bochum led by seven points. But Vincent Friederici from Nuremberg didn't let himself get down and hit a three-point shot with a foul, which reduced the deficit to three points. This was followed by a series of free throws for Bochum, which maintained the tension until the last second, when Julius Wolf from Nuremberg also hit a three-pointer six seconds before the final whistle. Ultimately, Antonio Williams decided the game for Bochum with a free throw, which ended with a narrow victory.
Top players and outlook
The game's top scorer was once again Malek Green, who shone with 24 points and 8 rebounds. The SparkassenStars are now looking ahead to their next tasks: a duel against the Giessen 46ers and a NRW derby against the Paderborn Baskets next week.
After the intense game, head coach Felix Banobre praised the team performance and defense in the first half. Managing director Tobias Steinert highlighted the exciting nature of the game as well as Nuremberg's impressive performance from behind the three-point line. Games like this show how popular basketball is in the region, which is also confirmed by the viewer numbers of the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga from previous seasons. According to a study published on July 1, 2025, the average audience in the league has constantly increased and speaks for the increasing interest in this sport in Germany.
The thriller in Bochum was further proof of the exciting development of basketball in the region, and fans can already look forward to the next exciting games!