Würzburg Baskets in 5th Place: This Is the Team's Situation Before the Season Finale

Fitness First Würzburg Baskets go into the final games of the easyCredit BBL season as fifth in the standings. The 98:84 home win on May 2 against ratiopharm ulm was more than just another result in the statistics: After some inconsistent weeks, Würzburg sent a signal that the team has regained stability in the race for a good playoff position.

Standings and Record

After 32 games, Würzburg stands at 36 points and occupies fifth place in the 2025/2026 season. The record is solid with 18 wins and 14 losses (success rate: 56.3 percent) – at the same time, six losses in the last ten games show how close the field is and how quickly small dips in form can impact the standings.

The Win Against Ulm Stops the Negative Trend

Against Ulm, Würzburg found the right offensive rhythm and won at home 98:84. Top scorer was Davion Mintz. The result was especially significant because it followed two losses:

• 52:83 away loss at SYNTAINICS MBC on April 26
• 81:90 at home against FC Bayern Munich Basketball on April 23

In this sequence, the Ulm win feels like a course correction. Especially the contrast to the clear defeat in Weißenfels underlines that Würzburg managed to react in a short time – an important factor when every result in the final games has a direct impact on the standings.

The Numbers Show: Würzburg Is Walking a Fine Line

A look at the team stats explains why the season has been a constant balancing act so far:

• 81.7 points per game (opponents: 81.1)
• 17 assists per game (opponents: 16.7)
• 34.5 rebounds per game (opponents: 35.7)
• Field goal percentage: 45.7% (opponents: 45.0%)

These narrow margins are a sign before the season finale of what matters: Würzburg doesn't need to "reinvent everything," but must remain consistent in crucial phases – with defensive rebounding, shot selection, and error control.

Home Strength as a Foundation – Away Games as the Test

Under head coach Sasa Filipovski, Würzburg has achieved 11 home wins and 7 away wins. Notably, 9 of the 14 losses came in away games. The point distribution:

• Total points scored: 2615
• of which at home: 1369

This creates a concrete task for Würzburg before the season finale: If fifth place is to be secured, the team must control its vulnerability in away games in one of the last two matches – or make maximum use of its home strength in the final home game.

Before the Season Finale: First Hamburg, Then Ludwigsburg

The next game for the Baskets is on May 7 away at Veolia Towers Hamburg, followed by the home game against MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg on May 10. Both games will be broadcast on DYN.

• May 7: Veolia Towers Hamburg (away)
• May 10: MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (home)

The away game in Hamburg in particular will be a benchmark. If the team manages to maintain pace, ball movement, and defensive rebounding for 40 minutes even away from home, that would not only be another step toward the playoffs but also a psychological boost for the knockout phase.

Squad Depth and Continuity on the Bench

The squad this season consists of 20 players with an average age of 25 years. The structure at a glance:

• 9 guards
• 8 forwards
• 3 centers

In addition to the sporting orientation, continuity in the environment ensures calm: Since August 2025, the club has officially been called "Fitness First Würzburg Baskets." On the coaching position, Filipovski stands for consistency; a contract extension until 2027 was announced in spring 2024.

Conclusion

Würzburg goes into the last two games with a solid overall record and the momentum of the Ulm win. The statistics paint the picture of a team that often operates within a narrow corridor – and for that reason is especially dependent on stabilizing its away performance. In Hamburg and against Ludwigsburg, it will be decided whether fifth place remains just a snapshot or becomes a solid starting position for the decisive phase of the season.