Bamberg Baskets in Top Form: Seven Games Unbeaten Ahead of Game Three Against Ulm

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets go into the next duel with ratiopharm ulm with momentum. After 34 season games, Head Coach Anton Gavel's team stands at third place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga with 48 points. The record: 24 wins, ten losses – and a phase that has clearly solidified in the season's final stretch. Bamberg is unbeaten in seven games, has won nine of the last ten matches, and has already won two games in the quarterfinal series against Ulm.

Bamberg Carries Momentum from the Regular Season into the Quarterfinals

The recent results are a clear indication of how stable Bamberg is currently playing. After the 102:83 against Telekom Baskets Bonn (May 10), two home wins against Ulm followed: 80:74 on May 16 and 90:87 on May 18.

Especially game one of the series had a signaling effect. Bamberg was at times 16 points behind and still came back – a pattern that often says more in the playoffs than just the final scores: it shows that the team finds solutions under pressure without completely losing the game plan. Top scorer in the 80:74 was Demarcus Demonia with 18 points. In game two (90:87), Bamberg followed up and set the series at 2:0. The best scorer of this game was Ulm's Mark Smith.

The narrow margins – six points in the first, three points in the second game – also mark the line between a "good starting position" and a "comfortable lead": Bamberg has taken the lead, but the series is close enough that small details can quickly tip the balance.

The Numbers Explain Bamberg's Stable Phase

The form can also be explained statistically. Bamberg averages 89.6 points per game, opponents 81.6 – a margin that this season points not only to pace but especially to efficiency. This is particularly evident in the shooting percentage: 47.7 percent from the field compared to the opponents' 42.2 percent. In the playoffs, when possessions become more valuable and games are more often decided in half-court phases, this margin is a crucial stability factor.

There is also a clear advantage in ball movement: 18.5 assists per game (opponents: 16.8) indicate structure in the offense and that Bamberg works for good shots instead of relying solely on difficult individual actions. This mix of shooting efficiency and assist rate is often an indicator that a team is not just "on a hot streak" but is producing repeatable quality.

However, one weakness remains noticeable, which can be particularly costly in a series against a physical team: rebounding. Bamberg grabs 35.3 rebounds per game, opponents 40. In practice, this means: Ulm gets more second chances or Bamberg has to get back faster after missed shots instead of putting pressure on offensive rebounds themselves. In close playoff games, this very point can decide whether a team manages a lead or ends up in a hectic final phase.

Consistent – At Home and Away

The distribution of results also speaks for a reliable performance: Bamberg won 12 home games and 12 away games, and the ten losses are also evenly split (five at home, five away). This is relevant for the playoffs because it suggests that the team does not rely solely on the atmosphere in the Brose Arena, but can also impose its style in other arenas.

Next Up: The Next Game in Neu-Ulm

Game three against ratiopharm ulm is scheduled for May 23, 2026 in Neu-Ulm, with the broadcast on DYN. Further dates are already set:

• May 23, 2026 in Neu-Ulm (broadcast on DYN)
• May 25, 2026 in Neu-Ulm
• May 27, 2026 in Bamberg

Bamberg thus goes into the next game with clear form, a 2:0 series lead, and statistical advantages. The decisive factor will be whether the Baskets can maintain their efficiency and structured offense on the road – and whether they can better limit Ulm in rebounding and second chances. Because the previous two games have shown not only Bamberg's quality, but also: This series remains close enough that every detail counts.