FIT/One Würzburg Baskets leveled their BBL playoff quarterfinal series at 1-1 with a hard-fought 94-90 victory over Basketball Löwen Braunschweig in Game 2 on May 22, 2025, at the tectake Arena, fueled by Zac Seljaas’s 27-point return and Jhivvan Jackson’s clutch plays. Würzburg led 49-47 at halftime after a strong offensive start (15 points in four minutes), but Braunschweig took the lead in the fourth quarter through Arnas Velicka’s and-1. However, Jackson, despite a rib injury, and Seljaas delivered in crunchtime, with Jackson’s decisive three-pointer and Hannes Steinbach’s late free throws sealing the win before 3,140 fans, despite Braunschweig’s final intentional free-throw miss.
Seljaas, back after missing Game 1 due to injury, sparked Würzburg early with two first-quarter threes, while Jackson, who received the 2024-25 BBL MVP and Best Offensive Player awards pre-game, battled through injury to make the difference, echoing his MVP form. Braunschweig’s Ferdinand Zylka led German scorers with 18 points, and Steinbach posted a double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds), securing seven offensive rebounds. However, Braunschweig’s 16 turnovers and Würzburg’s 18 offensive rebounds (yielding 21 second-chance points) proved costly, despite their 47.6% shooting. Velicka, with 99 career steals, is one steal shy of 100, a milestone he may hit in Game 3.
The series, now tied at 1-1, shifts to Braunschweig’s Volkswagen Halle for Game 3 on Sunday at 3:00 PM, with both teams showcasing German talent under the watchful eye of world champion Dennis Schröder. Würzburg, the sixth seed, builds on their playoff momentum after a dramatic Game 1 loss, while third-seeded Braunschweig must address their turnovers and rebounding woes. The tectake Arena’s “Turnhölle” atmosphere, driven by 3,140 fans, set the stage for a thrilling Game 2, and the series promises more intensity as both teams vie for a semifinal spot.
