Ratiopharm Ulm before the championship challenge against FC Bayern!

Ratiopharm Ulm before the championship challenge against FC Bayern!

On Sunday, June 15th, it will be exciting in the SAP Garden in Munich, because there the final series of the basketball Bundesliga begins, in which the Ratiopharm Ulm meets defending champion FC Bayern basketball. After a gripping semi-finals in which Ulm defeated the Würzburg Baskets with 91:84 in the decision game, the Ulm are now in the final for the fourth time around the German Basketball Championship. Even if Bavaria is the easy favorite, the starting point is rated as extremely balanced.

Bayern, fresh from the semi -finals against the MLP Academics Heidelberg, has the home advantage on his side. They ended the main round as the winner with a strong record, but had to give up in the BBL Cup and the Euroleague play-offs. "The championship is mandatory," said Bayern's President Herbert Hainer, who makes the pressure on the team clear. The Ulm, on the other hand, have exceeded expectations this season and found it spiritedly into the final.

about the teams

The two teams have already played against each other twice this season. Bayern won the first meeting with 70:62, whereas Ulm celebrated a clear 109: 94 victory in the second leg. These victories have led both teams to the top of the table, and the close competition makes the upcoming duel all the more exciting.

Karim Jallow, who particularly stood out in the game against Würzburg with 18 points, is referred to as the energy of the Ulm team. Jallow himself proudly expressed the commitment of his team and is optimistic that they can also cut a good figure against the defending champion. "We have the potential to surprise in the final," said Jallow.

The way to the final

The final series is held in the form of a best-of-five; The team, who first won three games, get the title. This regulation harbors an additional voltage level, since it only requires the best performance to highlight the championship cup. In the main round, Bavaria and Ulm were on the same way, which only increases the anticipation for the final games.

The basketball year has proven to be extremely exciting and dynamic. The Ratiopharm Arena in Ulm was also a festival for the fans, where the backdrop was beautiful at the last home game. The Ulm are ready to write history and secure a place among the great masters of German basketball. A look at the past championships shows that Bavaria is now at the top with six titles, but Ulm also has the potential to get serious competition.

to experience the first game live, fans can follow the Livestream from Br24sport from 6 p.m. Commentator Florian Weber will accompany and promise to provide exciting moments and analyzed insights. Br24 reports that ...

The entire basketball community looks banned on Munich, while Ulm will do everything possible to be successful against the record champions in the grand finale. The fans can look forward to a basketball thriller!