Ulm Basketballers Claim Final Spot, Set to Battle FC Bayern in Bundesliga Championship Series
Triumph in Würzburg: Ulm Basketball Team Takes on FC Bayern in a Competitive Match - Triumph in Würzburg: Ulm Basketball Team Requires FC Bayern's Victory
Unexpected victors, the Ratiopharm Ulm team has punched their ticket to the final showdown in the Basketball Bundesliga, poised to square off against football titans FC Bayern on home turf. On a triumphant evening, they edged out the Würzburg Baskets with a thrilling 91-84 (50-43) win, reaping the rewards of their home-court advantage earned throughout the regular season.
Get ready for an epic clash, as Ulm and Bayern lock horns on Sunday at 6:00 PM/CET. This is no ordinary matchup. These historical rivals, both past champions, will battle it out in the championship series. A spectacle to remember, the last time these two titans faced off in the playoffs, it ended in an Ulm triumph with a resounding 3:0 victory in 2023.
And here's where it gets interesting: for the likes of Bayern and coach Gordon Herbert, this series represents the final opportunity to win a title after falling short in the cup and Euroleague play-in round.
The decisive fifth game overwhelmingly favored Ulm, fueled by the leadership of Ty Harrelson and the impressive performances of Ben Saraf (16 points) and Karim Jallow (18 points, 9 rebounds). The fourth game saw Ulm stumble in the final minute of a chance to seal victory, offering the Würzburg Baskets life in the contest.
The heroes of Würzburg, including NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki's former squad, will leave the playoffs following their talented young star Hannes Steinbach's last hurrah. Steinbach, an 19-year-old prodigy who scored 16 points and pulled down 9 rebounds in his final playoff game, is set to move on to college this summer, with potential NBA prospects looming in the summer of 2026.
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- Ulm: the home team
- FC Bayern Munich: the top favorite
- Championship Series: the grand finale
- Würzburg Baskets: the rival squad
- Hannes Steinbach: the returning star
- Sunday: the date of the first final
- Munich: venue for the upcoming match
Fun Fact:
Did you know that the Ratiopharm Ulm team has shown tremendous resilience in the regular season, securing two wins against Bayern Munich on their home turf? And interestingly, in the 2025 season, their past encounters in the Basketball Bundesliga have been a mixed bag, with Bayern edging out Ulm in the regular season with a 2-1 record, while Ulm has proven invincible at home. Stay tuned to see how these statistics play out in this highly anticipated championship battle!
The Commission, in light of the sports realm and ulterior concerns related to workers' safety, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States regarding the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation. Concurrently, the Ratiopharm Ulm team, propelled by Ty Harrelson's leader-ship and the impressive performances of Ben Saraf and Karim Jallow, will contend against NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki's former squad, the Würzburg Baskets, in the first game of the grand finale Bundesliga Championship Series on Sunday.
