Ratiopharm Ulm defeated KK Bosna with an offensive showcase and a nervous finish in their Eurocup fixture, bouncing back from three Bundesliga losses, Basketball-World | News reported.
Fast Starts and Lead Changes in the First Half
The German side opened strong behind Jaylen Sims, who contributed 20 points shooting 4-of-7 from the field, and Armel Traore, who posted 14 points and nine rebounds to build an early 9-3 lead. Bosnia-Herzegovina visitors KK Bosna refused to yield, moving ahead following scoring from former BBL player Ryan Hawkins and Shawn Pipes Jr., who finished with 12 points. Youngster Dwayne Koroma tied the game at the end of the first quarter with a buzzer-beater.
Both teams stayed close through the second period with active outside shooting. Two successful three-pointers from Ibi Watson restored Ulm’s advantage, which the hosts carried into the halftime break.
Third-Quarter Separation and Shittu’s Run
Ulm took control in the second half as KK Bosna struggled to match the high offensive tempo. A 7-0 run midway through the third quarter pushed the lead into double figures at 66-55. Center Simi Shittu dominated the final stretch of the period, scoring eight points across the last three minutes to secure a 78-65 cushion heading into the fourth.
Late-Game Jitters and Decisive Execution
KK Bosna mounted a fierce 17-2 run to start the final quarter, fueled by an and-one play and a three-pointer from Domask, who finished with 24 points, alongside a layup from Pipes Jr. that cut the margin to six points. After Marvin Heckel provided Ulm’s first points of the quarter with eight total points and five assists, Reginald completed the visitors’ surge to put Bosna back in front briefly.
Shittu and Sims intervened to rescue the hosts. Sims sank a crucial two-pointer with 49 seconds remaining on the clock to seal the decision, capping a night where Shittu finished with 19 points and six rebounds.
Upcoming Fixtures for Ty Harrelson’s Squad
While the team of Ty Harrelson works to regain domestic momentum in the Bundesliga, their European campaign stands at two wins from three Eurocup matches. Ratiopharm Ulm returns to action on Saturday with a home clash in the Pokal-Achtelfinale against Bundesliga-promoted side Hagen.
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