Braunschweig vs. Rostock: Will the lions catch in the key game?

Braunschweig vs. Rostock: Will the lions catch in the key game?

On Sunday, October 24th, 2025, the Basketball Lions Braunschweig will meet the Rostock Seawolves in a highly anticipated duel. This match is extremely important for both teams as they are still without a win in the league. Braunschweig, the penultimate in the table, has lost its first four league games and has the worst basket difference in the league, which at -62 is only below that of Veolia Towers Hamburg (-67). The Seawolves, on the other hand, are also looking for their first win after recently narrowly losing 79:80 in the cup round of 16 against Science City Jena.

However, both teams can look back on success in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup, where the Seawolves celebrated a clear 95:80 victory over Antwerp and Braunschweig in Kosovo won 84:70 against BC Trepca. These successes could give teams renewed confidence as they focus on the challenges of the Basketball Bundesliga.

Former lions in focus

An interesting detail before the encounter: The game will feature numerous returnees. Six players have been on the field for Braunschweig in the past and are now active for the Seawolves. These include DeAndre Lansdowne, TJ Crockett Jr. and Owen Klassen, all of whom should feel particularly motivated. In particular, the direct duel between TJ Crockett Jr., who is averaging 15.3 points per game this season, and Joshua Obiesie, who has not yet been able to assert himself in the league after a strong preseason, arouses fans' interest.

On the Lions' side, former Rostock player Philipp Hartwich continued to build up the team. He's close to breaking 150 blocks in his career and could add to the thrill. In addition, Lansdowne is only 16 points short of his personal mark of 2,000 points, while Klassen only needs seven hits for 750 field hits.

Matchday and broadcast

The match between the Basketball Lions Braunschweig and the Rostock Seawolves starts on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The broadcast will be broadcast live on Dyn from 4:15 p.m. and free of charge on welt.tv under the direction of commentator Arne Malsch. Fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter in which intensity and physical presence will be crucial - a necessity that Braunschweig's head coach Kostas Papazoglou also emphasizes.

Particular attention is also paid to the injured players, including Robin Amaize and Oshane Drews for Rostock and Josh Hawley for Braunschweig. The returnees will be duly welcomed by both the Lions' loyal fans and the approximately 50 Rostock supporters who traveled with them.

Since neither side has yet been able to win the game, the duel will not only be a battle for points, but also for prestige within the league. Who will be able to secure their first victory at the fifth attempt? The coming hours will show this.

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