Ulm beats Bonn: Exciting fight for crucial points!

Ulm beats Bonn: Exciting fight for crucial points!

On January 25, 2025, Ratiopharm Ulm competed against the Telekom Baskets Bonn in the local arena and finally won the game with 84:75. In a captivating duel, which was characterized by high intensity, both teams proved that they are ready to fight the playoff places.

The course of the game started promising for Ulm. After a little more than five minutes, they already led 13: 7. The Starting five of the Ulm were particularly accurate in the initial phase. All players from this formation scored points in the first five minutes. Bonn, who competed with a new coach-a situation that caused speculation in advance-was able to stay in the game with Till Pape, an ex-Ulmer. The first quarter ended with a narrow 20:17 in favor of Ulm.

challenges and turning points

In the second quarter, Ulm revealed problems in ball control because they had a total of 21 turnovers who helped Bonn to stay in the game. Pape shone in this phase and already scored ten points until half -time. Bonn did the game in the meantime and briefly led 26:27 before Ulm took the lead with 41:39 at halftime.

The beginning of the third quarter was characterized by a torn style of play. Both teams struggled to land clear hits. But then Ben Saraf took over for Ulm. He achieved important free throws and a spectacular threesome, which ensured a short 10: 0 intermediate cathedral. Ulm was able to settle 60:54 by the end of the third quarter.

final phase and individual services

In the final quarter, Bonn stayed stubborn and tried to catch up. Despite the threatening situation, the Ulm increased their energy and consolidated their lead. Nelson Weidemann shone that evening and became top scorer of the game with 19 points, while he set a career record with five transformed threes. Ulm's coach Ty Harrelson rayed his performance.

With its strong performance in the last quarter, Ratiopharm Ulm was able to ride the 84: 75 home win over Bonn. This encounter was hard fought, but the Ulm showed themselves as the radiant team. The Telekom Baskets, despite their defeat, confirmed with their tough style of play that they should not be underestimated in future games so as not to underestimate the playoffs.

The psychological aspects of basketball are not to be neglected. As basketball psychology shows, mental strength, focus and concentration are essential factors for success on the pitch. The team dynamics and the will to grow through challenges can be crucial for the performance of every player, which became clear again in this game.

Ulm has now collected important points and follows the developments in the Bundesliga with excitement, while Bonn may benefit from today's experiences to improve their future performance and to target the playoff rank.

The complete game protocol and other details are available in the reports of Sportschau and Augsburger Allgemeine .