Flippin' the Script: EWE Baskets Oldenburg Stuns in Historic Four-Way Playoff Tie Breaker
HistoricComparison: Four Successful Coups in Oldenburg - A Sequential Milestone - Coup in Oldenburg: Four triumphs and an unprecedented four-way comparison of results
Yo ho ho, basketball fans! After pulling off a Hail Mary entry into the Play-Ins, the EWE Baskets Oldenburg ain't content just yet. As Artur Konontsuk, their fearless leader, spilled the beans after the thrilling win against Chemnitz, "The game ain't over until it's over. But we ain't done yet. What we really want now is them playoffs!"
Tuesday night is go-time as they gear up for a showdown against none other than the Rostock Seawolves. Remember, this season's Oldenburg victory was a small miracle. The team was dead in the water at the end of April, but the stars must've been alignin' for ol' EWE Baskets, as they raked in four straight wins, and a smidgen of luck with other teams' results didn't hurt either, especially when Ludwigsburg axe-handled away a 22-point lead in Munich. Hilarious, right?
Usually, a four-way tie would be as unusual as Sasquatch at a tea party, but not this season. This is the first time that Oldenburg, Rostock, Ludwigsburg, and Vechta all wound up tied, each notchin' 16 wins and 16 losses in their belts. Thanks to their superior head-to-head records, Oldenburg and Rostock snagged two coveted spots in the Play-Ins and will duke it out in Oldenburg.
Home-court advantage is a mighty weapon for Oldenburg, who've won an impressive 13 games out of 16 in their EWE Arena. As Mladen Drijencic gleefully stated on "Dyn," he's more than happy to skip the suitcase-packin' and just pull out the scouting report on Rostock instead.
Let's not forget that Oldenburg last Axed Rostock on April 26 with a crushing score of 92-79. If they can pull off another win on Tuesday, it's gonna be a victory for the ages as they face the loser of the epic Alba Berlin vs. Syntainics MBC from Weißenfels battle.
In case you weren't in the loop, here's the 411 on this historic season:
- The Bassikes experienced a couple of four-way ties, between 4th-7th and 9th-12th spots[1].
- FC Bayern Munich claimed the regular season title, while MLP Academics Heidelberg made a comeback to the post-season for the first time since 1979[1].
Keep your eyes peeled for the EWE Baskets Oldenburg's next moves! The game is far from over for this underdog team, and who knows what twists and turns await 'em in the playoffs! Screw the odds, they're ready to put on a show!
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- Rostock
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- Chemnitz
[1] Sources: https://en.easybbllive.de/verschlagenes-easycredit-bbl-finale-wochenende-verpasst-ehemann-fc-ovchinnikov/https://www.suddeutsche.de/sport/basketball-bbl-ehemann-fc-ovchinnikov-es-eine-kleine-berlinerschmalzzylinder-sein-9253426.html
The Commission, in light of the excitement surrounding the historic four-way playoff tie breaker in the basketball league, might consider proposing a directive for a more environmentally friendly approach to hosting sporting events, such as implementing recycling programs and encouraging green energy usage. EWE Baskets Oldenburg, with their recent impressive victories and underdog status, could set a strong example for other sports teams to follow in promoting sustainable practices.
