With a win against Trier in the BBL main round, the Baskets Bonn secure fourth place and thus home advantage in the playoffs.
The baskets Bonn played in their last home game of the main round basketball-Bundesliga celebrated a safe 102:77 (21:20, 35:15, 23:18, 23:24) against the Gladiators Trier. Five Bonn players scored double-digit points and underlined the excellent team performance. The best scorers for coach Marko Stankovic’s team were Joel Aminu and Patrick Heckmann with 14 points each.
With the win, the people of Bonn remain in fourth place in the table and can no longer be displaced from there. This means they have the home advantage in the first playoff round and will play against the fifth-placed team in the BBL main round. Würzburg is currently ranked there, but Ulm can still reach this place.
Bonn was extremely strong in the second quarter
In the first quarter it didn’t look like a confident success for the Baskets – Trier kept up well at the start and kept the game even. We went into the first quarter break with a narrow 21:20.
The second section became decisive when the Bonn team suddenly increased the pace. Trier couldn’t keep up with the hosts, who were now in a great mood, and had to accept 35 points in just ten minutes.
Steals and rebounds are crucial
With a reassuring 56:35, Bonn was able to approach the second half a little more relaxed – although there was no sign of this in the third quarter either. Bonn’s defense in particular was convincing again and allowed few points.
The Baskets repeatedly stole the ball from Trier, a total of 16 times, or, above all, won the offensive rebounds. The Bonn team extended their lead by another five points.
Tailwind for the playoffs
The last quarter went back and forth and the game was decided long ago. The defensive line no longer seemed quite as focused on the baskets. Nevertheless, the hosts were able to celebrate a confident victory and go into the last main round game in Bamberg with a tailwind – and then into the playoffs.
Our sources:
- Basketball Bundesliga Baskets Bonn – Gladiators Trier at Dyn
Broadcast: “Baskets Bonn celebrate a clear home win against Trier”, WDR.deMay 8, 2026 10:33 p.m
