Würzburg Baskets in Top Form: Three Wins in a Row Ahead of the Bonn Duel

Würzburg travels to Bonn with momentum. Three consecutive BBL wins and fifth place after 34 regular season games give the Fitness First Würzburg Baskets a solid starting position ahead of the quarterfinal series against Telekom Baskets Bonn.

For head coach Sasa Filipovski's team, the next decisive phase of the season begins on May 16 in Bonn. The format in the BBL playoffs is clearly defined: in the quarterfinals, a best-of-five series decides who advances, with the first team to win three games moving on (BBL league report).

Würzburg enters the series with form and numbers

The data from the regular season speaks for a stable foundation: Würzburg finished the 34 games with 20 wins and 14 losses, standing at 40 points and ranking fifth. That corresponds to a win rate of 58.8 percent.

This consistency is also reflected in their recent form: In the last ten league games, the Baskets secured six wins, and the team won all of their last three matches.

Statistically, Würzburg appears balanced ahead of the playoff start. Offensively, they average 81.8 points per game, while defensively, the team allows 80.2. They also average 17 assists per game (opponents: 16.3) and a field goal percentage of 45.6 percent (opponents: 44.2). Only on the boards does Würzburg lag slightly: 35.1 rebounds on average compared to the opponents' 35.9. In a series against a home team like Bonn, this small difference could become a key factor—especially when it comes to second chances after offensive rebounds and securing stops.

• Offense: 81.8 points per game
• Defense: 80.2 points per game
• Assists: 17 per game (opponents: 16.3)
• Field goal percentage: 45.6 percent (opponents: 44.2)
• Rebounds: 35.1 on average (opponents: 35.9)

Another notable statistic is the record depending on the venue: At home, Würzburg won 12 out of 17 games, while away they have eight wins and nine losses. The opener in Bonn thus carries extra weight, as Würzburg must play away twice at the start.

The recent wins give the team clear arguments

The latest results underline why Würzburg enters the knockout phase with confidence—and they show that the offense has recently found multiple solutions:

• May 10: At home against MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 75:58 (top scorer: David Muenkat)
• May 7: Away win at Veolia Towers Hamburg 90:73 (led by Marcus Carr)
• May 2: At home against ratiopharm ulm 98:84 (top scorer: Davion Mintz)

For a playoff series, this distribution is exactly an advantage: If the points don't depend on a single player, matchup management becomes more complex for the opponent. Bonn cannot rely on a single "stop-the-guy" strategy in preparation, but must control Würzburg's scoring across multiple positions—and prevent a run from turning the game early.

What is important before the opener in Bonn

Game 1 of the series is scheduled for May 16 in Bonn, Game 2 follows on May 18 also in Bonn, and Game 3 on May 22 in Würzburg. All three games will be broadcast on DYN.

• May 16: Game 1 in Bonn
• May 18: Game 2 in Bonn
• May 22: Game 3 in Würzburg

In terms of content, much comes down to two questions before the start: Can Würzburg maintain its efficiency from the regular season under playoff pressure—and can they avoid making their away record an issue? The numbers suggest that Würzburg is more likely to win games through solid shot selection and ball movement than pure athleticism on the boards. Especially in Bonn, it will be crucial whether the Baskets control their tempo, avoid turnovers, and consistently finish defensive sequences with rebounds.

Personnel-wise, Filipovski enters the series with a broad group: The squad includes 20 players with an average age of 25 years, divided into guards, forwards, and centers. Twelve players have German nationality, eight others come from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Canada, or the USA. The coaching staff includes, in addition to Filipovski, Dejan Mihevc and Marcin Wit.

• Squad: 20 players (average age 25 years)
• Position distribution: 9 guards, 8 forwards, 3 centers
• Nationalities: 12 German, 8 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Canada, and the USA
• Coaching staff: Sasa Filipovski, Dejan Mihevc, Marcin Wit

Würzburg thus starts the quarterfinals against Bonn with form, clear results from recent weeks, and a statistically stable overall picture. The away opener will show whether the regular season consistency and the recent winning streak will hold up when every possession carries more weight.