Chemnitz impressively defeated Braunschweig 93:75 - a basketball festival!

Chemnitz impressively defeated Braunschweig 93:75 - a basketball festival!

In an exciting duel in the Basketball Bundesliga, the NINERS Chemnitz won against the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig with 93:75 on November 1, 2025. The Chemnitz team showed a strong performance, especially in the second half, which was not only characterized by a solid defense, but also by outstanding team play. How easycredit-bbl.de reported, Chemnitz Braunschweig only allowed 31 points in the second half.

The game initially started evenly, with Braunschweig leading 24:20 after the first ten minutes. But the NINERS pulled ahead to 47:44 before halftime with good three-point throws. The Chemnitz players were able to rely on their defensive strengths and gained a lead of 70:60 after 30 minutes. An impressive 14-2 run followed in the last quarter, which decided the game for Chemnitz. Kevin Yebo in particular shone with 19 points and an outstanding 72.7% hit rate. Corey Davis contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 assists.

Strong team play and audience support

Coach's team on the floor was characterized above all by its passing accuracy: a total of 84.8% of the hits came from a pass. Meanwhile, Braunschweig had to struggle with a three-point percentage of just 30.4% and barely had a chance in the final quarter. A number of spectators of 4,732 in the Chemnitz Arena shows the increasing popularity of basketball in the region.

But sporting success is only part of the story of the NINERS Chemnitz. The club has developed from a second division team into a serious Bundesliga club. So reported Deutschlandfunk culture that Malte Ziegenhagen, a former captain and identification figure, experienced the rise of the Nah team. His insights shed light on the challenge of promoting a positive image of the city of Chemnitz, which is struggling with a negative image following the right-wing extremist incidents in 2018.

Chemnitz as a cultural capital and the influence of sport

In 2025, Chemnitz will also be the European Capital of Culture. Despite this title, there is still a lot of room for development. Erik Neubert, politically active, describes the city as an “unfulfilled promise”. The NINERS are aware of their role as a positive alternative for youth. The basketball community has experienced a high level of interest due to its youth work and open approach to social issues, so that some teams have already been banned from joining.

Max Schmidt, a member of the fan club, emphasizes that the NINERS are a safe contact point for all children and young people. However, an incident involving racial abuse that occurred in the 2024/2025 season is a dark stain on the club's record. The brand of the NINERS is a committed fight against extremism in all forms, which can strengthen them as a unit and community.

Looking ahead, another highlight is coming up for Chemnitz on November 4th, 2025: in the Basketball Champions League they will face Bourg-en-Bresse from France. The competition is strong, but with the form currently shown and the support of our own fans, this game could also be another step in the success story of Chemnitz basketball.