FC Bayern München Basketball crushed MLP Academics Heidelberg 98-68 in Game 3 of the 2025 BBL Playoff semifinals on June 8, 2025, taking a 2-1 series lead and earning a match ball. The defending champions turned the game with a decisive 23-2 run in the second half, overcoming an early challenge from Heidelberg’s Ryan Mikesell and DJ Horne, with Bayern’s collective effort and 27 more three-point points (40.0% vs. 23.8%) sealing the blowout.
Standout Performances
Shabazz Napier led Bayern with 18 points in just 17 minutes, earning Player of the Game honors with 5/8 FG and 5/5 FT. Andreas Obst added 15 points, including 4/14 from three, while Justus Hollatz contributed 12 points and 5 assists. Heidelberg’s Paul Zipser managed 7 points and 8 rebounds, but the team struggled without Osun Osunniyi and Mateo Seric, as Bayern dominated the boards 43-25, per the stats.
Series Outlook
Bayern can clinch a Finals spot in Game 4 on June 10 in Heidelberg, leveraging their strong home record (only Panathinaikos, Virtus Bologna, Anadolu Efes, and Fenerbahce won there this season. Heidelberg aims to force a Game 5.
Posted on: 8 June 2025, 10:33 CET
