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Niners Chemnitz celebrate liberation: Coach Pastore stays!
Niners Chemnitz celebrate important EuroCup victory against Ulm, coach Pastore remains in office - current developments and outlook.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate liberation: Coach Pastore stays!
There is a sigh of relief in Chemnitz after the Niners' exciting EuroCup game against ratiopharm Ulm. On October 31, 2025, the Niners celebrated their first victory after a painful series of four losses. Managing director Steffen Herhold was relieved as the victory not only calmed the nerves of the fans, but also significantly improved the team's chances of progressing in the EuroCup. “We have no unrest in the team,” emphasized Herhold, emphasizing the stability around coach Rodrigo Pastore, who continues to be at the helm despite increased expectations. This statement is particularly valuable as the Niners have struggled with injuries and a high volume of games in recent weeks.
The victory against Ulm was particularly hard-fought. In the third quarter, the Ulm team managed to catch up, which tested the nerves of many. Nevertheless, the team persevered and secured victory. The next opponent is already waiting: On Saturday the Niners will face the Löwen Braunschweig, who have been in impressive form recently and have won four of five games. With a current score of three wins and two defeats, the Niners are in a solid seventh place in the Basketball Bundesliga.
The Niners' challenges
As Herhold also noted, Coach Pastore's style of play is intense and requires a lot of effort from the players. However, this has not always been consistently available recently. This challenge, coupled with the injuries, has put the team under pressure. Fans now hope that the positive turnaround against Ulm will provide the right impetus for the next games.
If we look beyond national borders, we also see that the 2025-26 NBA season starts with new and exciting formats. From October 21, 2025, basketball fans can follow the action up close. The games are broadcast live not only on the classic channels, but also on various streaming services such as Prime Video and ESPN. This season there are 82 games per team on the program, with the exciting Rivals Week from January 20th to 24th, 2026 being a highlight. The playoffs are also scheduled for April 18, 2026.
The combination of intense games in Germany and exciting international basketball offers a real treat for fans. The Niners are ready to give it their all and start a positive run, while the NBA provides additional conversation in the background.