Bayern sweeps Löwen from the field in the cup with a difference of 35 points!

Bayern sweeps Löwen from the field in the cup with a difference of 35 points!

In an impressive duel in the BBL Cup, FC Bayern Basketball defeated Basketball Löwen Braunschweig 99:64 on January 2, 2026. The Munich team is sending a clear signal and celebrating their highest success of the season with a lead of 35 points. This clear result speaks volumes about the current state of both teams. While the Lions are struggling with 4 wins and 10 defeats this season, Bayern have put together an impressive series.

Bayern are in brilliant form and have won their last nine league games. This included three clear victories; So they sent Bonn home with 83:55 and left Frankfurt and Rostock behind (97:69 and 85:67). Andi Obst in particular showed his qualities and scored 29 points in just 21 minutes in the last game against Rostock. Among the players is Ferdinand Zylka, who shines with a three-point rate of 39.3 percent - the best rate since the 2017/18 season. In addition, various players are approaching personal milestones: Justus Hollatz still needs 10 points for a total of 700 in his career, while Stefan Jovic only needs one assist for his 400.

The Lions' balance sheet

On the other hand, things are looking less rosy for the Lions. Their last games ended against ALBA Berlin (73:104), RASTA Vechta (98:77) and EWE Baskets Oldenburg (68:93), with all three defeats by a significant margin. In the historical record against Bayern, the Lions can only win 1 of 15 games in Braunschweig and have lost a total of 29 of 33 duels since the 1988/89 season. A circumstance that does not seem to be changing despite the commitment of national coach Alex Mumbru, who is watching both teams.

The Lions also have to do without injured key players such as Josh Hawley, while Bayern are also missing important players in Elias Harris, Rokas Jokubaitis and Kamar Baldwin. Despite these challenges, the team and coach are still looking for the optimal line-up.

A look into the future

In this heated competition, which is always full of surprises, the personal rivalry between the players is also evident. Joshua Obiesie, who played for Munich in the 2021/22 season, and other players such as Ferdinand Zylka and Niels Giffey, who know each other from their time in Berlin, will continue to fight for every point. Zylka only needs one more three-pointer for his 150th, while Obiesie is looking at his 100th three-pointer.

Fans of the basketball scene can look forward to more exciting games, with a live broadcast of the fortunes of both teams on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. The question remains whether the Lions will finally turn things around or whether Bayern will continue their winning ways. Stay tuned, because there is still a lot to report here!

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