BBL Quarter-final elimination: Chemnitz falls short - Chemnitz out in BBL quarterfinals elimination
In a disappointing turn of events, the Niners Chemnitz basketball team succumbed to elimination in the quarter-finals of the Deutsche Meisterschaft playoffs. Facing the MLP Academics Heidelberg in a Best-of-Five series, Coach Rodrigo Pastore's side faced a 1:3 defeat following a 64:92 loss on Tuesday night. The hosts were led by Michael Weathers, who scored 24 points, while Kevin Yebo topped the scoring for the visitors with 12 points.
In an initially tight contest, Chemnitz managed to hold the lead until the second quarter, with a 32:30 advantage over Heidelberg after 12 minutes. However, the tide turned significantly in the hosts' favor from that point, as Heidelberg stretched their lead from a mere one-point difference at 37:37 (18.) to a commanding 25-point advantage at 62:47 (28.). Despite their valiant efforts, Chemnitz could no longer pose a threat to Heidelberg's progression to the final four.
The MLP Academics Heidelberg have now secured their place in the semi-finals, where they will face FC Bayern Munich. The series against Chemnitz was dominated by Heidelberg, with the first two games won decisively, including a 74-70 victory on May 20, 2025, at the SNP Dome in Heidelberg. Notable performances for Heidelberg included Ryan Mikesell's 19 points and Bakary Dibba's 8 rebounds, while Victor Bailey scored 21 points and Olivier Nkamhoua secured 8 rebounds for Chemnitz.
Although not specified in the available data, Heidelberg had already secured a position in the next round prior to their latest victory, needing just one more win to advance. The remaining games in the series are not detailed in the available information.
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Despite their recent elimination from the Deutsche Meisterschaft playoffs, the Niners Chemnitz basketball team's season has sparked conversations about improving the sport's visibility and sponsorship opportunities in Germany, with the team's impressive performances against higher-ranked opponents showcasing their potential to bring more attention and investment to the game.
