The Seawolves wanted to go into the international break on a high note. But shortly before the end, the Baskets equalized. The decision was made in dramatic overtime.
The Rostock Seawolves, who play in the German Basketball League, suffered a setback in their battle for a playoff spot. Despite leading for most of the game, head coach Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz’s team ultimately lost 86-88 (72-72, 43-41) to BMA365 Bamberg Baskets after overtime, suffering their ninth defeat in 20 league games. However, thanks to their 87-74 victory in the first leg, the Mecklenburg team still has the edge in the head-to-head comparison with their rivals. In the first quarter, both teams were evenly matched. Neither Rostock nor Bamberg was able to establish a significant lead. The hosts’ biggest lead was four points. Three and a half minutes before the break, the Seawolves took a clear lead for the first time at 41-29 after a three-pointer by Andy van Vliet and a layup by Elias Baggette, but lost their clear advantage again after a strong offensive phase by the visitors.
The game remained competitive until the end. Rostock repeatedly pulled away, but Bamberg refused to be shaken off decisively. Ejiofor Onu saved the southern Germans seven seconds before the end with a layup to make it 72-72 and send the game into overtime. In overtime, the Seawolves were ultimately narrowly defeated.
