Basketball Bundesliga

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On September 25, 2026, ratiopharm ulm secured their second consecutive win by defeating Phoenix Hagen 93-78 on the road, spoiling Hagen’s first home game in the Bundesliga in nearly a decade. Michael Rataj led Ulm with 18 points, while Simi Shittu contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. This followed the confirmation on July 8, 2026, of the BBL's historic first overseas match in India, with the Melbourne Renegades set to face Perth Scorchers in Chennai. The fixture was announced at the MCG by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, though officials were hesitant to commit beyond 2026. Earlier, on April 20, 2026, in Round 30 of the easyCredit BBL, Braunschweig secured new life with two wins amidst a slew of make-up games, while Bayern achieved two blowout victories, and Vechta and Bamberg continued their winning streaks. Previously, on April 13, 2026, Round 29 of the easyCredit BBL saw Berlin, Bamberg, and Bonn officially secure their postseason berths. Weißenfels and Vechta also continued their winning ways, while Academics Heidelberg secured a crucial victory to maintain their BBL hopes. On March 7, 2026, MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg picked up their first victory after the national team break, defeating Veolia Towers Hamburg 75-67 at home to improve their record to 12-10, despite nearly squandering a 16-point lead.