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Slip-up for Title Defenders: Bayern Face Battle Resurgent Heidelberg in Playoffs
No easy ride for the reigning champions, Bayern! Their semi-final journey in the Basketball Bundesliga playoffs commenced on a shaky note, succumbing to MLP Academics Heidelberg 95-90 (45-48). The stakes climb higher with the next clash set for Wednesday in Heidelberg, where Bayern needs to win three times to progress.
Meanwhile, Ratiopharm Ulm emerged victorious against Würzburg Baskets, edging out the rivals in overtime, 91-87 (73-73, 45-37). Ulm displayed impressive comeback skills, overturning the first quarter deficit in the last quarter.
The extended break between Bayern's triumph over Weißenfels' Syntainics MBC to their encounter at the SAP Garden took eight days, a duration admitted by coach Gordon Herbert as "not easy" before the game.
Heidelberg, who flirted with relegation last season, displayed a resilient performance, standing firm in the final quarter, thus snatching victory from the fingers of Bayern. Damariae Horne (26 points), Michael Weathers (23), and Marcel Keßen (17 points, 11 rebounds) were the game-changers for the guests. However, Vladimir Lucic's 22 points weren't enough to prevent the upset for Bayern. "This was a monumental win for us," stated Horne post-match.
- Bayern
- Heidelberg
- FC Bayern Munich
- BB
- Munich
- Ulm
- MLP Academics Heidelberg
- Ratiopharm Ulm
- Würzburg Baskets
Talking Points:
- Second-half dominance: Bayern struggled initially but seized the match in the second half, reigning supreme with a 53-28 score.
- Key performers: Shabazz Napier led Bayern with 16 points, while Michael Weathers single-handedly propelled Heidelberg with 17 points.
- Depth and adaptability: Bayern managed to overpower Heidelberg, showcasing their depth and coaching flexibility.
- Questionable roster: A notable absence from the Bayern roster in the game was Carsen Edwards, raising concerns about rotation or injury.
- Momentum: Bayern's powerful second-half performance in Game 2 indicates their ability to regain momentum swiftly after breaks.
Upcoming Match:
The highly-anticipated Game 3 will take place in Munich on June 7, 2025, accompanied by rest, analysis, and strategic preparation for the champions to get back on track and reignite their championship pursuit.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the application of the principle of subsidiarity in the context of sports, specifically in basketball, following the struggle faced by Bayern in their semi-final clash against MLP Academics Heidelberg in the Basketball Bundesliga playoffs.
- FC Bayern Munich, who were initially trailing Heidelberg, displayed depth and adaptability in the second half of the game, securing a victory and heading into the next match with momentum on their side, despite the concerns surrounding the absence of Carsen Edwards from their roster.
