Chemcats Chemnitz won a thrilling overtime battle against Heidelberg, 99-96, at home in the Basketball Bundesliga on February 19, 2026. This dramatic match result was decided in the extra period after a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Heidelberg forced overtime. Regulation was a back-and-forth affair with both teams holding leads at various stages. Chemnitz seemed to have the game won in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, but a miraculous deep three from a Heidelberg guard tied the score and sent the home crowd into stunned silence. In overtime, Chemnitz regrouped and their experience showed. They executed their offense with precision and got key stops when needed. The final minute of OT was a tense free-throw contest, with Chemnitz making theirs to maintain a three-point lead. Heidelberg's last-gasp attempt to force a second overtime rimmed out, giving Chemnitz a hard-earned and emotionally charged victory that provided a major boost in the playoff race.