ratiopharm ulm keeps the hope of the Top Four ticket alive with a grandiose derby win – News Augsburg, Allgäu and Ulm

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And what is even more important: the chance to reach the top four for the MagentaSport BBL Cup after all. After Jaka Lakovic’s team had worked out a ten-point lead at the end of the second quarter, it was the final quarter in which the hosts beat the Ludwigsburg with their own weapons: “Ulm was more aggressive than us today and deserved to win,” said then also guest coach John Patrick. For Lakovic it was the rebound duel he won (35-21), the good ball movement (24-10 assist), the three-way quota (41 percent) and “our intensity in defense” that made the difference. And it was also the little things that contributed to an exciting basketball evening. “Today we entered the tunnel again for the first time. It felt like it used to be and pushed us, ”said Chrissi Philipps, who set a new personal record with three out of three three-pointers. And in these days, when a lot is so different than usual, a Uuulmer echo from 600 throats also sounds great: Although a bit of the thump was missing, the first Ulm team presentation with echo and light effects – this is prohibited in the EuroCup – provided direct for goosebumps. In order for this cup weekend to end with a happy ending, ratiopharm ulm must first win against Würzburg (Sunday, 3 p.m.) and at the same time hope that Ludwigsburg will beat Bamberg.