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Ulm fights back: After defeat in Munich, home power follows!
Bayern Munich defeated Ulm 82:66 in the first final game. Andi Obst shines with 20 points. The next games are coming up.
Ulm fights back: After defeat in Munich, home power follows!
The first game of the final series between FC Bayern Munich and ratiopharm Ulm took place on June 16, 2025 and it was a real spectacle. The Munich team prevailed 82:66 and thus took a big step towards the championship. Bayern showed their strength in the first quarter, led by Andreas Obst, who scored 20 points and hit five of seven three-pointers. His accurate style of play was crucial in putting Ulm in their place.
Despite a solid first half, Ulm struggled with a weak three-point rate of 23.5% and a free throw rate of 33.3%, which is a new negative record in team history. Top scorer at Ulm was Justinian Jessup with 22 points. The game was exciting and showed a total of 19 lead changes and seven ties. Ulm coach Ty Harrelson spoke of the importance of the last five minutes, in which Bayern decided the game with an impressive 15-0 run.
Historic games and injuries
Munich's formation strength is clear: Bayern won 25 of 39 duels against Ulm. This dominance is underlined by the injured players on both sides, where Ulm was without Tommy Klepeisz and Isaiah Roby, while Bayern were without Elias Harris, Oscar da Silva and Carsen Edwards from the squad.
The next encounter will be broadcast live on Dyn on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. and the fans are already looking forward to the next encounter. The enthusiasm for basketball in Germany is growing rapidly; In the 2023/2024 season, the Bundesliga recorded an average attendance of 4,836 per game, signaling a constant increase in the sport's popularity. In fact, around 13 million people in Germany enjoy basketball, which makes up around 19% of the population.
A look into the future
Looking to the future, basketball in Germany is well on its way. The men's national team recently took third place in the FIBA world rankings and interest in basketball increased by 10.9% in 2024 compared to the previous season. German players are also increasingly active in the NBA, and the next generation is already showing promising talents that could shine for the national team on the international stage.
Spectators can look forward to many exciting games, not only in the Bundesliga but also at international level. The last season, which was accompanied by many records, could be the harbinger of a new era of German basketball, in which both the men's and women's teams are among the world's best.