Basketball Braunschweig 104 – 90 Chemcats Chemnitz | Basketball Bundesliga | May 10, 2026

In a high-octane Basketball Bundesliga affair at the Volkswagen Halle, Basketball Braunschweig outgunned the Chemcats Chemnitz 104-90, riding a blistering offensive display that saw them exceed the century mark for the sixth time this season. The win keeps Braunschweig firmly in the hunt for home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Match Overview

Both teams came out firing, combining for 58 points in the opening quarter. But Braunschweig’s depth proved decisive as the second unit outscored Chemnitz’s reserves 38-18. The home team’s three-point shooting was particularly lethal, connecting on 15 of 32 attempts (46.9%). Chemnitz, despite a valiant effort from their star guard, could never close the gap below eight points in the second half.

Key Moments

• First-quarter fireworks: Braunschweig’s Lucas van der Sluis scored 12 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter, including four three-pointers that had the home crowd roaring.
• Second-quarter separation: A 10-0 run early in the second period, fueled by fast-break layups and a steal-and-score from defensive ace Karim Jallow, extended Braunschweig’s lead to 55-40. Chemnitz called timeout but could not stem the tide.
• Late Chemnitz surge falls short: Trailing by 18 with seven minutes left, Chemnitz unleashed a 13-2 spurt, capped by a driving dunk from Jeff Garrett, cutting the deficit to 93-86. But Braunschweig responded with consecutive triples from van der Sluis and Trevis Simpson to seal the win.

Standout Performers

Basketball Braunschweig: Lucas van der Sluis erupted for 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting (6-of-9 from three). Center Martin C. Krampelj dominated the glass with 13 rebounds and added 16 points. Point guard Isaiah Washington directed the offense efficiently, dishing out 11 assists against only two turnovers.

Chemcats Chemnitz: American guard Aher Uguak led Chemnitz with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, but his four turnovers in key moments hurt. Forward Jeff Garrett added 18 points and 8 boards. The Chemcats shot just 9-of-27 from beyond the arc, a telling difference.

Season Impact

Braunschweig improves to 20-7, moving into a tie for second place in the BBL standings with ALBA Berlin, though Berlin holds the tiebreaker. The win also extends Braunschweig’s home winning streak to eight games. Chemnitz falls to 15-12, dropping to seventh place. With five games remaining, every result carries immense playoff seeding implications.

The result highlights Braunschweig’s offensive firepower, a crucial asset as they prepare for a tough road trip to face Bayern Munich next. Chemnitz, meanwhile, must tighten their defense after allowing 100+ points for the fourth time in their last ten games.