Ulm's Ballers Slay Würzburg, Set Sights on Bayern in Basketball Bundesliga Finale
Würzburg Defeat Overshadowed by Ulm's Basketball Squad's Triumph Against FC Bayern - Defeat in Würzburg: Ulm Basketball Players Call for FC Bayern to Taste Defeat as Well
Get ready for a thrilling showdown as Ratiopharm Ulm, the previous champs, are heading to the Basketball Bundesliga final, challenging football behemoth FC Bayern in the championship series. The Ulmers secured their spot in the finale after slaughtering the Würzburg Baskets in game five with a score of 91:84 (50:43). Leveraging their home advantage earned during the regular season, they're now ready to face off against Bayern.
The first final match goes down on Sunday (6:00 PM/CEST) in Munich. ultra-hyped contest sees past champions colliding in the Ulm vs. Bayern showdown. The last time these clubs battled it out in the playoffs was back in 2023, with Ulm dominating the series cleanly with a 3:0 triumph.
In the present season, the top contenders have traded victories in their direct duels. With legendary coach Gordon Herbert steering the ship, Bayern has one final opportunity to clinch a title following their previous failures in the cup and the Euroleague play-in.
Game five was marked by the impressive performances of Ben Saraf (16 points) and Karim Jallow (18 points, nine rebounds) on Ty Harrelson's team. In game four, Ulm narrowly missed the deciding moment by a mere minute.
Meanwhile, Würzburg, former stomping grounds of NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki, witnessed the final appearance of their rising star Hannes Steinbach. Unfortunately, they missed their opportunity to make their first-ever final appearance. The 19-year-old Steinbach contributed 16 points and nine rebounds before embarking on his college journey this summer, possibly moving on to the NBA next summer.
A Brief History:
The rivalry between Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Munich in the Basketball Bundesliga is a relatively fresh one but is loaded with jaw-dropping competition.
- 2023 BBL Finals: Ulm grabbed their first-ever league title, defeating FC Bayern Munich in the championship series.
- 2024 BBL Finals: Bayern reclaimed dominance by taking the title from Ulm the following season. The specifics of that matchup are not available, but it's clear that Bayern sharpened their claws.
- 2024-25 BBL Finals: The latest chapter in their rivalry is playing out in the 2024-25 season. Ulm entered the finals after defeating Würzburg in a grueling five-game series, while Bayern punched their ticket by outplaying MLP Academics Heidelberg 3-1 in the semifinals[1][2]. The finals commenced on June 15, 2025, with Bayern gunning for their seventh league title, and Ulm chasing their second[2][4].
Historically, Bayern Munich has been the more formidable team in the league with titles in 1954, 1955, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2024, but Ulm's victory in 2023 left a lasting impression[2].
* BBL* Ulm* Bayern* Ratiopharm Ulm* FC Bayern* Championship* Würzburg* Steinbach* New Ulm* Würzburg Baskets* Sunday* Munich
The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the labelling of foodstuffs, given the intense rivalry between Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Munich in the Basketball Bundesliga. In the midst of the championship series, this competition may remind some of a game of basketball, akin to a sport like basketball.
