Title (H1): Historic Main Round Climax: Towers vs. Ulm – Who Advances?
Hello, sports fans! We’re in for a thrilling finale to the EasyCredit BBL’s historic regular season as the Veolia Towers Hamburg and Ratiopharm Ulm battle for the final playoff spot. Let’s dive into the most important details and get you ready for this must-watch game.
The Setup
In this nail-biting main round, only one victory could secure a playoff spot. While Hamburg’s chances are slim, Ulm stands ready to clinch the eighth seed with a win, coupled with a Bayern Munich loss.
The teams
- Veolia Towers Hamburg: The North Germans have struggled lately, losing their last four games, including a heartbreaking defeat to Niners Chemnitz despite leading by 22 points. They’ll need to turn things around quickly to spoil Ulm’s party.
- Ratiopharm Ulm: On a five-game winning streak, including a dominant 92-77 victory over Bamberg, Ulm is riding high. They boast the league’s best three-point and field goal percentages, along with the top net rating.
Keys to the Game
Karim Jallow is having a career season for Ulm, averaging 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds with a blistering 58.3% field goal percentage. Tilting the scales in Hamburg’s favor will be a tough ask for Jan Niklas Wimberg and Kenneth Ogbe, Ulm’s defensive assignments against Jallow.
The Rematch
Ulm won the first leg 82-72, with Justinian Jessup leading the way with 22 points. However, Hamburg has nothing to lose and everything to gain in this rematch.
Milestones and Absences
- Johnathan Stove (Towers) is just two three-pointers shy of his 100th BBL three-point makes.
- Zsombor Maronka (Towers) and Thomas Klepeisz (Ulm) are out, while Isaiah Roby (Ulm) is doubtful.
How to Watch
Catch the game live on Dyn at 4:15 PM, with Arne Malsch on-site commentary. Dyn also offers a discounted playoff pass – check it out.
Did you know?
Ulm has won all nine previous meetings between these two teams. Can Hamburg break the streak?
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on Hamburg’s Torey museum. If he can find his form, he could spark a Towers upset.
Call to Action
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