Würzburg welcomes Rostock: Can Marcus Carr turn things around?

Würzburg welcomes Rostock: Can Marcus Carr turn things around?

The tension in the Basketball Bundesliga is rising as the Fitness First Würzburg Baskets and the Rostock Seawolves prepare for a thrilling duel. On November 7, 2025, these two teams will face each other, and the question on everyone's mind: Who can stop Marcus Carr, the star of Würzburg?

Würzburg is currently in third place in the table with a record of 5-1 and has performed well in the semi-finals of the last two years. However, the team suffered a setback when they lost 74-99 to Galatasaray Istanbul in the Champions League. However, things are going well for them in the league, especially thanks to their top performers.

Marcus Carr and the stats

Marcus Carr, who was named MVP of matchday six, scored an impressive 37 points in the final game against Jena. He also leads the league in free throw attempts with 41 of 47 successful throws - that corresponds to a hit rate of 87.2%. Charles Thompson also shows strong performances and has a hit rate of 77.8% on field throws.

But Rostock, currently in twelfth place with 2-3, is not giving up. Their goal is to make it to the playoffs by 2032 and win the first German championship. In their last appearance they added themselves to the list of successes with a victory over Tartu in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup (94:77). With players like DeAndrew Lansdowne, who will play his 150th game and is only two points away from the 2000 point mark, Rostock is relying on strong performance.

A comparison of the teams

However, Würzburg has its challenges. With a high number of ball losses of 17.7 per game and the fewest field throws (58.5%), it remains to be hoped that they can eliminate these weaknesses in the game against Rostock. On the other hand, Rostock has the weakest rate from the field (42.1%), which needs to be made up to keep Würzburg in check.

• Würzburg: 5-1, 3. Platz, MVP: Marcus Carr
• Rostock: 2-3, 12. Platz, Ziel: Playoffs bis 2032
• Statistik: Würzburg verliert die meisten Bälle, Rostock hat die schwächste Feldwurfquote

Both teams have to complain about losses: While Würzburg is playing without Alen Pjanic and Brae Ivey, Rostock is missing players TJ Crockett, Dominic Lockhart and Robin Amaize. The pressure is primarily on Rostock's guard positions, where Lansdowne and TJ Crockett Jr. have to deal with Carr.

The fans can look forward to an exciting game, which will be broadcast live on Dyn on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Will Würzburg be able to play to its strengths, or will Rostock pull off a surprise? One thing is certain: the Basketball Bundesliga remains exciting and unpredictable!