Bayern Basketballers Secure Playoff Victory, Alba Struggles to Keep Up
Basketball players from Bayern are making strong strides in the playoffs' initial stages.
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The basketball court sizzles with tension as FC Bayern and Alba Berlin take to the game, vying for a spot in the championship final series. But it's the Bayern players who are stealing the show, while Alba Berlin fights to stay in the game.
Alba Berlin's streak in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) quarter-finals has met its match in the form of ratiopharm Ulm. A 83:94 loss now leaves Alba trailing 0:1 in their best-of-five series. The showdown's next round will take place on Wednesday (8:00 PM/Dyn) back in Berlin.
Having stumbled through the regular season, the underdogs from seventh place, Ulm, claimed a place in the playoffs through the play-in tournament. The prospect of facing the second-placed Ulm was no easy task for Alba, who had won their last four games in a row. Despite their best efforts, they found themselves losing the decisive third quarter (22:30). Noa Essengue, considered a top contender for the NBA draft, carried the flag for Ulm with 21 points.
Meanwhile, FC Bayern reveled in their favorite role, trumping cup winners Syntainics MBC 78:60. Five Bayern players scored in double digits, with Shabazz Napier notching 12 points and team captain Vladimir Lucic hauling in 12 rebounds. Notably, the MBC had previously shown the Munich team the door in their own arena during the cup semi-finals.
Similarly, the Niners Chemnitz, ranked fourth in the final standings, faced off against the MLP Academics Heidelberg (5th) but were easily defeated in their home stadium 90:93. This loss means that Chemnitz has lost its home advantage going into their second game, scheduled for Tuesday (8:00 PM/Dyn). Victor Bailey Jr., the top scorer for Chemnitz, and Ryan Mikesell, Heidelberg's scoring champion, both racked up 27 points each.
In a bit of history, this marked the first-ever BBL game at the SAP Garden, where only EuroLeague games for Munich had previously been played.
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_{(Enrichment Data: As of the latest available information, here are the results for the mentioned basketball playoff games:1. Alba Berlin vs ratiopharm Ulm - The most recent game between these teams was on May 17, 2025, but the score for that specific date is not provided in the search results. However, it is mentioned that Ratiopharm Ulm won the previous matchup 101-90 in overtime[2][5].2. FC Bayern vs Syntainics MBC - There is no information provided in the search results about the score or details of this specific game. For the most accurate and up-to-date scores, checking the latest sports news or official league websites would be advisable. )}
The footballers of FC Bayern may find excitement in their favored role, but the basketball players are equally enthralling, as they push towards victory in the Basketball Playoffs. Despite Alba Berlin's struggles to keep up in their encounter with ratiopharm Ulm, both teams continue to battle for a coveted spot in the championship final series.
