Ratiopharm Ulm wins against MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg – SWR Sport

It was an even game in which the Ulm team only pulled away at the end and finally won a clear 78:66 (43:33). The best throwers of the game were Semaj Christon and Thomas Klepeisz from Ulm, each with 16 points.

Intense duel at eye level until shortly before the end

Ulm won the first two quarters by five points each. After half-time, the Ludwigsburg came better into the game and shortened the gap. At the end of the third quarter, they were five points behind. The final quarter was dominated by the hosts again, but only clearly set themselves apart in the last few minutes.

BBL: Ratiopharm Ulm improves home balance

The Ulm team didn’t really get going in front of their home crowd this season. Most recently they had lost to the BG Göttingen. They lost four of five home games before the game against Ludwigsburg. So now they achieved their second home win of the season. You are in sixth place in the table.

Ludwigsburg missed third success in a row

The Ludwigsburg, however, missed the third success in a row after two wins. The MHP giants are eighth in the table. It was the 41st meeting of the two teams since the data was collected in 1998/1999. 24 duels went to Ludwigsburg, including the two league games last season.

BBL: Crailsheim defeats front runners Bonn

The Merlins Crailsheim managed a surprise. They beat table leader Telekom Baskets Bonn despite a 17-point deficit 81:76 (37:47). It was the Rhinelander’s first defeat after nine wins in a row. The Bonn team moved away at lightning speed and led by 26: 9 after the first quarter. Crailsheim gradually fought its way up and was suddenly even ahead in the Hohenlohe Arena (63:61). Bonn never came back. The best thrower of the game was TJ Shorts from Crailsheim, who contributed 23 points to the victory of his team. Crailsheim is fourth in the table.