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Ulm before winning the title: Can the basketball players stop Bayern?
ratiopharm Ulm can win the German basketball championship against Bayern Munich on June 24th, 2025. The game starts at 8:00 p.m.
Ulm before winning the title: Can the basketball players stop Bayern?
An exciting evening is ahead: ratiopharm Ulm has a great chance to secure the German basketball championship on Tuesday. In the best-of-five final series, Ulm is ahead 2-1 against FC Bayern Munich. The decisive game starts at 8:00 p.m. local time and could be Ulm's second title after their first championship title in 2023. A win means the end for Bayern, who, with a defeat, would end the season without a title. An equalizer to 2-2, on the other hand, would ensure an all-important game next Thursday in Munich. However, the Ulm players Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue are in jeopardy: both are taking part in the NBA draft and their suitability is uncertain. It's also worth noting that Ulm's request to reschedule games four and five because of this collision was rejected by the league.
Last Friday there was a dramatic duel between Ulm and Bayern, which the Ulm team won 81:79. Justin Jessup was the hero of the evening and led his team to victory with crucial points. Ulm started strong with a 9-0 run, but Bayern quickly countered and led 42:37 at halftime. In the second half, Ulm thrived and benefited from Bayern's mistakes, which ultimately lost control of the game. Jessup, who stayed cool in the final phase, scored the decisive three-pointer to make it 80:79. Bayern player Niels Giffey expressed his frustration and demanded a clear reaction from the team for the next game.
Basketball in Germany: An up-and-coming sport
Basketball is enjoying increasing popularity in Germany. According to current statistics, the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) has an average audience of 4,836 spectators per game in the 2023/2024 season, a significant increase compared to the 4,323 spectators in the 2013/2014 season. The German Basketball Federation (DBB) now has over 219,000 members, and the German men's national team is in impressive third place in the FIBA world rankings. These successes are also reflected in the increased interest in basketball: around 13 million people in Germany follow the games, which makes up around 19% of the population.
Last season was a highlight for German basketball. The German national basketball team won the 2023 World Cup and triumphed in the final against Serbia. Many new talents were discovered and promoted in the BBL. In the 2023/2024 season, seven German players will be active in the NBA. The popularity of basketball has increased significantly and provides a solid foundation for future success.
With the upcoming game, ratiopharm Ulm has the opportunity to create another historic moment. The tension is rising and all eyes are on Tuesday's game.