Setback for Hamburg's Basketballers - EWE Baskets Oldenburg crush Veolia Towers with deadly three-point shooting
Veolia Towers Hamburg fell to EWE Baskets Oldenburg 69–94 in a Basketball Bundesliga clash on Sunday. The match drew a sold-out crowd of 3,400 at Inselpark Arena, marking the first full house of the season for the home side. Oldenburg’s sharp three-point shooting proved the difference in the contest.
The game began poorly for Veolia Towers, with their offence looking slow and disjointed. They briefly took the lead at 24–22 in the second quarter but failed to hold it. By the end of the third, the hosts trailed 52–66.
Oldenburg dominated with fluid ball movement and clinical shooting from beyond the arc. Their three-point accuracy stretched the lead, while Veolia Towers struggled to respond. A decisive 6–0 run in the final period sealed the victory for the visitors. The defeat follows a short revival for Veolia Towers, who had secured two straight wins before this setback. Now, they find themselves back in the relegation zone after the heavy loss.
Oldenburg’s efficient offence and three-point success carried them to a comfortable win. The result pushes Veolia Towers deeper into trouble, with their position in the relegation zone now more precarious. The team will need a quick response to avoid further slipping down the table.
