Ulm before the final: Dominant performance in the playoff semi-finals!

Ulm before the final: Dominant performance in the playoff semi-finals!

Ratiopharm Ulm is about to reach the final of the Basketball Bundesliga. In the semifinals, the team won against the Würzburg Baskets with a clear 99:86 (48:37). Ulm is leading 2-1 in the best-of-five series and only needs one win to reach the final. The fourth game of the series will take place next Tuesday in Würzburg.

The start of the game was exciting, with Würzburg narrowly winning the first quarter with a score of 20:17. But Ulm improved in the second quarter, put Würzburg under pressure and took the lead by eleven points at halftime. Karim Jallow and Justinian Jessup in particular made a decisive contribution to the victory, while Ulm dominated the rebounds throughout the game, collecting an impressive 53 compared to just 26 from Würzburg.

Powerful players and tactics

Karim Jallow was the best scorer of the game with 26 points, followed by Jhivvan Jackson, who scored 25 points for Würzburg. Jallow was particularly strong under the basket, but had some weaknesses in the three-point zone. Ulm continued to extend its lead in the third quarter and eventually led 68:55 before showing creative plays, including impressive alley-oop passes, in the final period.

In the final phase, Würzburg's coach decided to send the second guard onto the field, which was probably due to the assessment of the score. However, the pressure from Ulm was unbroken and brought the final victory. With the next game on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Ulm has the chance to make it into the final perfect, which further increases the excitement for the fans in the Basketball Bundesliga.

Ratiopharm Ulm's current performance makes it clear that they are on the right track. The combination of defensive pressure and creative attacking actions could give them the decisive advantage in the fight for the title, according to tipico.de. Further details can also be found at sportschau.de.