Eisbären Bremerhaven 87 – 80 Phoenix Hagen | 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA | May 24, 2026

In a fiercely contested ProA clash at the Stadthalle Bremerhaven, the home side Eisbären Bremerhaven weathered a late surge from Phoenix Hagen to secure an 87–80 victory on Sunday evening. The win strengthened Bremerhaven’s position in the middle of the second‑tier German league table, while Hagen remained locked in a battle to climb clear of the relegation zone.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams showed high intensity. Bremerhaven established a slim lead in the first quarter, thanks to sharp shooting from beyond the arc and effective transition baskets. Hagen answered with physical interior defense and second‑chance points, keeping the margin within single digits throughout the first half.

The turning point came in the third period, when Eisbären guard Marvin Heckel caught fire, scoring 11 of his game‑high 23 points. Combined with aggressive full‑court pressure that forced several Hagen turnovers, Bremerhaven pushed the lead to 15 points heading into the final frame.

Hagen’s Rally Falls Short

Phoenix Hagen refused to fade. Led by forward Lukas Griesen (18 points, 9 rebounds), they opened the fourth quarter on a 14‑4 run, cutting the deficit to just four points with under four minutes remaining. However, Bremerhaven’s veteran point guard Elias Kuhn calmly sank two critical three‑pointers and a pair of free throws to restore order and seal the result.

• Key Performers:
  • Marvin Heckel (BRE): 23 pts, 5 ast, 3 stl
  • Elias Kuhn (BRE): 16 pts, 7 ast, 4 reb
  • Lukas Griesen (PHX): 18 pts, 9 reb, 2 blk
  • Simon Berger (PHX): 15 pts, 6 reb

Table Impact

The victory moved Bremerhaven to a 14‑12 record, keeping them firmly in playoff contention in the ProA standings. Phoenix Hagen dropped to 12‑14, now just two games ahead of the relegation places. Both teams will look to build on the lessons from this tight contest in their upcoming fixtures.

With the season entering its decisive phase, every game matters — and Sunday’s encounter provided another reminder of the competitiveness and depth of the 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA.