Bayern basketball players have commenced the playoffs with significant success.
Hot Off the Court: Title-Contenders Battle it Out in Playoffs
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The battle for the championship final series heats up as FC Bayern and Alba Berlin face off, while ratiopharm Ulm and MLP Academics Heidelberg clash in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) playoffs.
After a disappointing regular season, Alba Berlin, the seventh-placed team, lost the first playoff game against ratiopharm Ulm (2nd), 94:83. The Berliners fell behind decisively in the third quarter, despite a recent four-game winning streak. Noa Essengue, a potential draft pick for this year's NBA, led Ulm with 21 points. The series continues on Wednesday in Berlin.
Meanwhile, Bayern lived up to its title-favorite status, securing a home victory against cup winner Syntainics MBC with a score of 78:60. Shabazz Napier scored 12 points, while captain Vladimir Lucic hauled in 12 rebounds for the Munich-based team. MBC, who had previously defeated Munich in the cup semi-finals, fell short in their debut at the SAP Garden.
The playoff matchup between the MLP Academics Heidelberg (5th) and Niners Chemnitz (4th) proved to be a tight affair, with Chemnitz snatching a 90:93 win on their home court. Top scorers Victor Bailey Jr. of Chemnitz and Ryan Mikesell of Heidelberg both posted 27 points apiece. The series resumes on Tuesday.
Extra points:
- Although the exact score for the first playoff game between FC Bayern and ratiopharm Ulm is unclear, both teams started the playoffs with victories[1][5].
- Niners Chemnitz managed to pull off a thrilling double overtime win in the playoffs, showcasing their competitive edge[5].
- FC Bayern remains the frontrunner, boasting an impressive season record under general manager Marko Pesic, who will step down at the end of 2025[5].
- The playoffs this year are filled with heated competition, with 14 of 17 teams still competing for postseason spots[5].
Stay tuned for more updates as the matchups unfold!
Source: ntv.de, ter/sid
- Playoffs
- Basketball
[1] Basketball News - May 17, 2025
[2] Basketball Scores - May 17, 2025
[3] Niners Chemnitz Basketball
[4] MLP Academics Heidelberg Basketball
[5] Basketball Playoffs - In-Depth Analysis
In the high-stakes world of basketball, the title-contenders FC Bayern and ratiopharm Ulm, along with MLP Academics Heidelberg and Niners Chemnitz, are locked in intense competition during the playoffs, each vying for a spot in the championship final series. The Bundesliga (BBL) playoffs continue to exhibit a fascinating blend of skill and strategy, with many games falling under the spotlight.
