FC Bayern Munich secured a 67:53 victory over ratiopharm Ulm in Game 4 of the easyCredit BBL Finals on June 26, 2025, leveling the “Best of five” series at 2:2. Shabazz Napier led with 15 points in a hard-fought match, decided by a decisive fourth-quarter run, postponing the championship decision to tonight’s Game 5 at the SAP Garden in Munich.
Game Flow and Turning Point
Coach Gordon Herbert emphasized passion, and Bayern started with intense defense, though Ulm’s Tobias Jensen tied it at 8:8 with a three. Bayern’s second unit, featuring Justus Hollatz and Johannes Voigtmann, regained control, but Ulm’s 16:2 run before halftime leveled it at 32:32. Napier’s buzzer-beater and early fourth-quarter three sparked a 10-point lead, sealed by Devin Booker’s dunks and Hollatz’s three.
Key Players and Stats Spotlight
Nelson Weidemann (13 points) shone for Ulm, while Bayern’s Ivan Kharchenkov, an U18 European champion, added seven points and energy in 14 minutes. Ulm attempted 38 threes (27% success) versus 26 twos, while Bayern stabilized at 40% field goal percentage, overcoming an early 2-of-14 three-point slump.
Fan Anticipation and Game 5 Hype
Tonight’s 8:00 PM CET Game 5 at SAP Garden will crown the 2024/25 German champion, with fans buzzing after Bayern’s resilience. Absent players like Carsen Edwards and Elias Harris for Munich, and Tommy Klepeisz and Isaiah Roby for Ulm, add intrigue to this decisive clash.
Posted on: 24 June 2025, 22:26 CET
