Basketball Bundesliga team ratiopharm Ulm won its home game against Heidelberg 92:84. It didn’t look like a home win for a long time.
With the win against Heidelberg, Ulm sets the next exclamation mark in the fight for the playoffs. An ex-Ulmer almost became a party crasher.
The game starts with speed, on the Ulm side with a lot of speed. Also, one of them adjusted his visor really well, Thomy Klepeisz. He sinks three throws from a distance, and dos Santos and Paul also hit from outside. Heidelberg cannot keep up in this early phase of the game. Only with increasing playing time do the throws fall better with them. The first section ends at 24:20 for Ulm.
Before the game there was a minute’s silence in the Ratiopharm Arena for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
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Ex-Ulmer off to a strong start
Ironically, an ex-Ulmer made a good start for Heidelberg. Max Ugrai is the best Heidelberger in the first round. He scored eleven points before the break. But Heidelberg has to work hard for its baskets. On the other hand, Ulm is better at scoring quick points after winning the ball. It’s an even game in the second half of the second quarter. High class is different, but the game is entertaining. The guests go into the break with a narrow lead (44:45).
Game remains contested
Heidelberg remains uncomfortable. With Hundt and Coleman they also have two players in good spirits that evening. They often have an eye for the freestanding teammate. In addition, Davis is finding more and more fun in the game on the Heidelberg side. He can hardly be stopped by the Ulm defense. Heidelberg is also leading after the third quarter (66:70), and that is fully deserved until then.
The youngsters bring energy
With the beginning of the last quarter, the youngsters in the arena ensure a good atmosphere. Fuchs and Nunez equalize for Ulm. Heidelberg reacted to the lightning start in Ulm with a quick time-out. The game is now really gripping. And after the youngsters from Ulm have submitted, the oldies follow suit. The hall literally explodes after a three by Brandon Paul, after Nunez threw two free throws next to it. With the fifth foul for Max Ugrai, Heidelberg hands the game over. In the end, Ulm got a narrow 92:84 home win.
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