Braunschweig celebrates its first victory: Off to Chemnitz with new self-confidence!

Braunschweig celebrates its first victory: Off to Chemnitz with new self-confidence!

Last weekend the Basketball Lions Braunschweig finally had their first win of the season. The negative series of four defeats in a row was ended with a clear 92:71 against the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES. This return to winning ways gives the team the necessary self-confidence before they continue against the NINERS Chemnitz on Saturday. Chemnitz is also looking for a turnaround after losing 82:96 against Bamberg and now suffering a series of four defeats. While Braunschweig has three wins from three games in the international competition in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup, Chemnitz recently celebrated a mixed victory in the EuroCup with 89:78 against ratiopharm ulm.

Both teams are chasing points in the league. However, Chemnitz were not at their best in the last game and remained 14 points below their previous average of 96.0 points, the highest in the league. Braunschweig, on the other hand, was able to increase its average points to 78.6 points. Another point to consider: Braunschweig is the weakest team with 22.2 defensive rebounds, while Chemnitz is at the top in this category with an average of 14.2 offensive rebounds.

Team news and player highlights

The injury situation could be crucial. At Braunschweig, player Philipp Hartwich will be out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. Chemnitz also suffers from personnel shortages: In addition to long-term injuries, Kaza Kajami Keane and Kevin Yebo are missing due to illness. Yebo, who scored 25 points against Ulm on the international stage, could miss the next game and therefore represent a big loss.

The focus is also on Amadou Sow from Chemnitz, who collected an impressive 23 points and 11 rebounds in the last meeting. On the other hand, Joshua Obiesie from Braunschweig has established himself as an outstanding local player and leads the rankings with 15.0 points. Kostja Mushidi, currently playing for Chemnitz, has an exciting story, as he was previously active in Braunschweig before moving through his career in Weißenfels and Göttingen.

A look at the eternal balance sheet

In a direct duel, the Basketball Lions are ahead. In the all-time record, they lead with six wins from a total of ten duels against Chemnitz. This gives the team additional confidence. The game between Braunschweig and Chemnitz will be broadcast live on Saturday, October 30, 2025 at 7:45 p.m. and promises to be an exciting duel.

For all basketball fans, the coming challenge is one more reason to keep their fingers crossed. If you look at how the season has gone so far, every team could really use a win. While Braunschweig goes into the next game with new self-confidence, Chemnitz hopes to learn from their previous performances and find their way back into the game. It remains exciting! For further details about the teams and their performances on the final matchday, visit easycredit-bbl.de or bluegrasspreps.com.