MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg Outlast Bamberg Baskets in a 103-96 Thriller

The MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg secured a 103-96 victory against the Bamberg Baskets in an easyCredit BBL matchup on September 27, 2026, overcoming a triple nine-point deficit in a physical contest featuring 18 lead changes before sealing the win in the fourth quarter at the brose ARENA.

A Fast-Paced Battle in Bamberg

Only 50 hours separated Ludwigsburg’s previous fixture and this second away assignment inside six days. Before a crowd of 4,210 spectators in Bamberg, the visiting side initially struggled with defensive rebounding, ball-handling consistency, and shooting efficiency. Capitalizing on these early missteps, the home side established an early five-point advantage at 7-2, 9-4, and 11-6.

Ludwigsburg head coach Carles Durán adjusted his rotation by introducing Tommy Rutherford, Maxwell Dongmo Temoka, and Justin Kier. The tactical shift brought immediate defensive intensity, forcing eight fouls and ten free throws that eventually pushed the visitors ahead 27-21 by the 10th game minute.

Momentum Swings and Halftime Stalemate

As team fouls reset in the second quarter, Bamberg reasserted control behind high-energy plays from Daniel Keppeler, Trevon Scott, and Hason Ward. Facing a surging opponent, Ludwigsburg used two timeouts to steady their defense. Yorman Polas Bartolo and Justin Kier spearheaded a transition-heavy response, narrowing the gap before a tightly contested first half ended with Ludwigsburg holding a narrow 51-50 edge.

MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg Edge Out Bamberg Baskets in 103-96 BBL Thriller

The physical style of play continued into the third period. Jordan Wright, Ward, and Joshua Obiesie combined to engineer a 67-59 lead for the hosts. However, Ludwigsburg maintained pressure through broad squad utilization. Perry, Patrick Cartier, and Dongmo Temoka contributed key possessions, with Dongmo Temoka forcing two turnovers through active floor movement. Both sides traded baskets through the remainder of the period, leaving the score level at 74-74 heading into the final ten minutes.

Fourth-Quarter Decisive Run

Ludwigsburg produced their most efficient offensive stretch of the evening in the fourth quarter. Backed by interior presence from Tommy Rutherford, the visitors surged ahead when Perry connected on a buzzer-beater and Elijah Hughes converted three shots from beyond the 6.75-meter arc.

The decisive sequence saw Ludwigsburg transform an 86-85 deficit into a 94-86 lead within a 72-second span by the 36th minute. Despite holding advantages in total rebounds at 41-36 and shot volume at 79-59, Bamberg could not reclaim the lead during the game’s final stretches.