Bayern triumphs in the final: 82:66 win against Ulm in the first game!

Bayern triumphs in the final: 82:66 win against Ulm in the first game!

The first game of the final series of the Basketball Bundesliga between FC Bayern Munich and ratiopharm Ulm offered everything that makes an exciting sporting event. Bayern won 82:66 in Munich's SAP Garden on June 15, 2025, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. At the start of the game, the Ulm team were able to build a 6-0 lead, but the Munich team could not be shaken off and showed a strong performance, especially in the final quarter when they took control of the game after it had been exciting until the score was 67:66. With 20 points each, Andreas Obst and Shabazz Napier were the best scorers for Bayern, reported ZDF.

Justinian Jessup was the standout player for Ulm, scoring 22 points, but showed a significant drop in performance in the second half of the game. Ulm had defeated the Würzburg team 91:84 in the semifinals and wanted to do everything it could to win its second championship title after 2023. Andreas Obst knew that every game against Ulm was a challenge and emphasized how important it was to have the right attitude. Bayern want to end their titleless period under coach Gordon Herbert in his first season and are even more committed to winning the championship title.

Dates and schedule

There are important games for both teams in mid-June. The second game of the final series will take place on June 18, 2025 in Ulm, which will certainly be an exciting evening for the fans. Ulm is unhappy with the planned date for games four and five on June 24th and 26th as this could jeopardize the participation of players such as Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf. However, the Basketball Bundesliga has rejected Ulm's request to adjust the game plan, which further increases the excitement among Ulm's fans.

The path to the final

The BBL's decision appears to be controversial. While Ulm proved itself by eliminating Würzburg in the semi-finals, Bayern will continue to do everything they can to extend their dominance in this series. Next Wednesday there will be a showdown in Ulm, where Bayern have the opportunity to heat up the series and secure their first step towards the title. If they win, they could win the championship the following Saturday if they can also win the third game.

Basketball fans in Bavaria can look forward to exciting games and hope that their team will bring the championship title to Munich. The next game starts on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in Neu-Ulm, and the Bayern fans certainly have high expectations.