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Würzburg defeats Hamburg: Towers miss their third win of the season!
Würzburg secured a narrow 91:88 home win against Hamburg Towers in the BBL on January 2, 2026.
Würzburg defeats Hamburg: Towers miss their third win of the season!
In the Basketball Bundesliga, the Hamburg Towers suffered a narrow defeat against the Fitness First Würzburg Baskets on January 2, 2026. After an exciting game, the final score was 88:91 for Würzburg. Despite an impressive 32 points from Devon Daniels, the Towers were unable to celebrate their third win of the season and are still in crisis as second to last in the table.
The game started promisingly for the Towers, who initially took the lead. But as the game progressed, they piled up several mistakes with 13 turnovers in the first two quarters. At halftime, Würzburg were already ahead by 12 points and comfortably led 47:35. Brae Ivey was particularly outstanding, contributing significantly to Würzburg's success with 20 points.
Turning point and exciting final phase
In the third quarter, however, the Towers showed their fighting spirit and achieved an impressive 10-0 run, which meant they even took the lead at 60:59. However, Ivey countered with decisive three-point throws, which put the Würzburg team back on track. In the final phase it was a close exchange in which Ivey held his nerve with 23 seconds left and made two decisive free throws that increased the score to 87:83.
The Towers had difficulties at the free throw line throughout the game and thus missed valuable points. With a crowd of 3,140 in the stadium, the game still offered a rousing atmosphere. With this victory, the Würzburg team celebrated their fourth home win in a row and thus remain in second place in the table.The Würzburg team will have their next opportunity to show what they can do at home on Tuesday, January 6th, when they compete in the Basketball Champions League.
It remains to be hoped that the Towers will correct their mistakes and get back to their old form in a timely manner. A win would be good business for them to get out of the relegation zone and get back into the game. Fans and team agree: There is something going on and the will to win must be felt in the coming games.
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