Bamberg in Flow: Seven Wins in a Row – Now Ulm Awaits in the Quarterfinals

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets head into the next playoff duels against ratiopharm ulm with momentum. The team led by head coach Anton Gavel is unbeaten in seven games and has won nine of their last ten matches. After 34 season games, Bamberg stands at 24 wins and 10 losses (48 points) in the easyCredit BBL 2025/2026 – third place in the final standings.

Two Narrow Home Wins Against Ulm: Nerve Strength as a Factor

In the ongoing quarterfinal series, Bamberg recently set the pace at home: On May 16, Bamberg won 80:74, followed by a 90:87 on May 18. Especially the second game became a test of nerves until the final phase – Ulm's Mark Smith was the most notable scorer of the game with a strong 29 points, but Bamberg held their ground and brought the lead over the finish line.

Even the 80:74 two days earlier indicated what matters in this matchup: Bamberg was able to control the game without pulling away early. Demarcus Demonia led Bamberg as the top scorer. In this constellation, it is less about individual runs and more about possession by possession that decides the outcome – and Bamberg has recently weathered these tight phases better.

Form Curve and Statistics: Why Bamberg Currently Appears So Stable

The impression of recent weeks can be backed up with numbers. Bamberg averages 89.6 points per game this season, opponents 81.6. This is complemented by 18.5 assists per game (opponents: 16.8) and a field goal percentage of 47.7 percent – well above the opponent's 42.2 percent. This speaks for structure in the offensive game: good shot selection, ball movement, and the ability to score consistently in various line-ups.

However, one statistical warning sign remains noticeable: In rebounding, Bamberg averages 35.3 per game, opponents 40. Against an Ulm team that can turn games with second chances, this is a lever that can quickly become decisive in a best-of-five series. Bamberg's efficiency and discipline are all the more important: Whoever gets fewer rebounds must finish their own attacks cleanly – and work consistently in transition defense.

Another sign of stability is the ability to win on the road. Bamberg achieved twelve home wins and twelve away wins in the regular season (with five losses each). This is more than a side note in the playoffs: A team that functions not only at home takes away part of the opponent's home advantage. The coaching staff includes, in addition to Gavel, Arne Woltmann and Stefan Weissenböck; the roster consists of 13 players with an average age of 25.5 years and is broadly set up with five guards, five forwards, and three centers.

The Look Ahead: Dates in Neu-Ulm and Bamberg

The next duel is scheduled for May 23, 2026 in Neu-Ulm; a broadcast on DYN is announced for this game. Further games are scheduled for May 25 (again in Neu-Ulm) and May 27 (in Bamberg). For Bamberg, the away game is the next acid test: The recent home successes provide self-confidence – in Neu-Ulm it will be shown whether Bamberg can reproduce its own efficiency and composure in tight sequences under foreign conditions.

The starting position is strong: third place after the regular season, a series of seven unbeaten games, and two wins against Ulm as the latest proof of resilience. At the same time, it applies: In the playoffs, a series often turns on details – rebounds, turnovers, the quality of finishes under pressure. Bamberg has built a solid foundation for this. Now it must be decided game by game.