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Strong comeback! NINERS Chemnitz triumph in the East derby against MBC
Experience the exciting East Derby: NINERS Chemnitz win against SYNTAINICS MBC in the QUARTERBACK Arena Leipzig with 76:72.
Strong comeback! NINERS Chemnitz triumph in the East derby against MBC
On December 26, 2025, Leipzig will be the venue for a special event when the SYNTAINICS MBCmeet the NINERS Chemnitz in the QUARTERBACK IMMOBILIEN Arena. This will not only be an exciting Eastern derby, but also the Wolves' 18th home game in this arena, which can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be available in advance ticket sales starting Friday. Looking back, the arena was inaugurated on April 12, 2003 with a game against ALBA BERLIN (86:110), while the most recent encounter took place on April 8, 2023 against Chemnitz (72:76).
However, the Wolves' sporting record in Leipzig can be improved, with only 4 wins and 13 defeats in the arena. This shows that there is still room for improvement, especially in view of the last major games, including the dramatic match against FC Bayern Munich, which was lost 90:97 after overtime in 2014. With a total of 17 games in Leipzig, the average number of spectators is 4,757 Statistareported.
The NINERS take the win
The last meeting between the two teams on Saturday evening was accompanied by an exciting atmosphere. The NINERS Chemnitz won the East Derby against SYNTAINICS MBC with 76:72, ending an eight-game losing streak. In front of around 4,500 spectators, including around 800 passionate Chemnitz fans, coach Rodrigo Pastore's team showed a fighting spirit that was rewarded with this important victory. Especially in the second half, after an 11:1 start by the MBC, the NINERS ultimately achieved their deserved success with a strong 47:18 run between the quarters.
After the game, Pastore praised his team's attitude and thanked the fans for their support. “It was a battle of nerves, but our defense made the difference,” said the coach after the match decision. Even though the team struggled with injuries, including Marko Filipovity and Nelson Weidemann, they were undeterred and defended their lead until the end.
Viewership numbers in focus
The viewer numbers in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga are an interesting topic. Loud StatistaThese numbers have increased consistently from the 2013/2014 season to the current 2024/2025 season. This could also indicate that the popularity of basketball continues to grow and people are getting excited about BBL games, such as the upcoming derby in Leipzig. However, the stumbling block for some teams could be actual performance on the field, as Wolves' results so far show.
The fans now have to not miss the derby on December 26th and support the Wolves. It could be an excellent opportunity to motivate the team in the home arena and perhaps set a new record in Leipzig.