EWE Baskets Oldenburg had to admit defeat to Bonn with 71:73!

EWE Baskets Oldenburg had to admit defeat to Bonn with 71:73!

EWE Baskets Oldenburg faced a tricky challenge when they faced Telekom Baskets Bonn on October 4, 2025. However, in an exciting game they had to accept a narrow defeat, which means that their first win of the season is still a long way off. With a final score of 71:73, Oldenburg had to admit defeat to a superior performance from Bonn. This game was part of the ongoing one Basketball Bundesliga 2023–24, which began on September 27, 2023 and will continue until June 14, 2024.

The EWE Baskets initially started the game strongly, leading 17:11 in the first phase. But the offensive wasn't able to consistently convince for almost 40 minutes, which had bitter consequences. The shooting rate of just 39% and only eight assists were clear indicators of the challenges Oldenburg faced. The defense faced 73 points allowed, and despite 11 steals, the team fell short of expectations. Brian Fobbs was the top scorer with 18 points and, along with 9 rebounds and 3 steals, proved to be an important player. Chris Clemons helped him with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while James Woodard contributed ten points.

Fast-paced gameplay

The halftime score was 39:39, which suggested an exciting second half. One notable player was Grayson Murphy of Bonn, who recorded a triple-double and was instrumental in his team's victory. While the EWE Baskets were temporarily behind 45:52, they showed character and went on an impressive 10-0 run after a timeout. Nevertheless, Tylan Birts from Bonn came up in the final quarter, scoring 8 points in just two minutes and increasing the pressure on Oldenburg.

The EWE Baskets managed to fight their way to 62:64 and 65:67, but were denied the decisive points. Joel Aminu from Bonn topped it off by hitting a decisive three-pointer to make it 65:72. A missing rebound after a free throw left Oldenburg no chance to turn the game around. With this narrow defeat, the team from Oldenburg is still looking for its first win of the season.

The EWE Baskets now have to rethink their strategy in order to remain competitive in the Bundesliga, the top division in German basketball. The next games will be crucial as to whether they can make it into the playoffs, as the first six teams of the regular season qualify directly. The games in places 7 to 10 play in a play-in tournament and therefore have their own challenge to overcome. Details about the game can be viewed on the relevant sports portals and provide a deeper insight into the statistics and performance of the players.