FC Bayern basketball gamers received the third recreation of the quarter-final collection in Ludwigsburg and nonetheless have to win to succeed in the semi-finals of the BBL playoffs. Master Ulm has fallen behind within the collection towards Würzburg and faces elimination.
The main crew in the principle spherical received the away recreation in Riesen Ludwigsburg on Wednesday (May 22, 2024) with 84:73 (45:37) and took the lead within the “finest of 5” collection with a 2:1 victory. The fourth recreation may also happen on Friday in Ludwigsburg, with a win for Bayern to succeed in the semi-finals.
Although the guests did not discover their rhythm from lengthy distance, they scored the best within the space, scoring 26 factors within the first quarter and holding an eight-point lead at halftime. Silas Melson (24 factors) saved the hosts within the recreation at halftime with 16 of Ludwigsburg’s 37 factors.
Ludwigsburg returns after the Habzeit
Early within the second half, Jeff Roberson led Ludwigsburg again, briefly tying the sport. The Munich crew scored solely twelve factors within the third interval, however entered the ultimate interval with a 57:53 lead. The hosts stayed inside placing distance earlier than Bayern took the lead within the closing levels with a 7-0 run.
Serge Ibaka scored 16 factors, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and led the Munich crew in all three classes.
Würzburg leads the collection towards champions Ulm
Champion Ratiopharm Ulm fell behind 1-2 within the Würzburg Baskets collection and faces elimination from the quarter-finals. The Franconians received 82:79 towards the defending champions at residence and wish just one win to advance.
The Würzburgers additionally needed to proceed with out prime scorer Otis Livingston, who was named the league’s most beneficial participant within the large spherical and acquired the MVP trophy earlier than the sport. Both groups will meet once more within the fourth recreation on Friday in Würzburg.
Alba Berlin are already within the semi-finals
Alba Berlin grew to become the primary crew to enter the semi-finals on Tuesday night with a “sweep”, the third win within the third recreation towards Bonn.