Eisbaren Bremerhaven Edge ETB Miners in 97-94 Thriller

Eisbaren Bremerhaven survived a fierce challenge from ETB Miners on October 18, 2026, securing a 97-94 victory in a 2.Basketball Bundesliga ProA game that delivered playoff-level intensity from start to finish. Bremerhaven’s late execution and clutch free-throw shooting proved the difference in a contest that featured 11 lead changes and neither team ever fully pulling away.

Match overview

The first quarter set the tone for a back-and-forth battle, with ETB Miners taking a 25-22 lead. Bremerhaven responded before halftime, outscoring the visitors 26-21 in the second period to take a 48-46 advantage into the locker room. The hosts stretched the margin to 72-68 after three quarters, but ETB refused to fade, tying the game at 91-91 with just over a minute remaining.

• Final score: Eisbaren Bremerhaven 97, ETB Miners 94
• Halftime: Bremerhaven 48, ETB Miners 46
• Fourth-quarter score: Bremerhaven 25, ETB Miners 26
• Top scorer: DeAndre Williams (Bremerhaven) with 26 points

Key moments

With the score tied at 91-91, Bremerhaven turned to DeAndre Williams, who created space against a switched defender and buried a step-back jumper from the elbow. On the next possession, Finn Meister intercepted an ETB outlet pass and drew a foul in transition, making one of two free throws to push the lead to three. ETB had a final look from beyond the arc, but the attempt rimmed out, allowing Bremerhaven to close out the win at the charity stripe.

The game’s defining stretch may have come earlier, late in the third quarter. Bremerhaven used a 8-0 run — capped by back-to-back triples from Meister and reserve guard Jonas Falk — to turn a 64-63 deficit into a 71-64 lead. ETB answered with a 7-0 burst of their own, but the energy required to recover left them chasing the game in the final minutes.

Standout performers

Williams finished with 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists, repeatedly scoring in isolation when Bremerhaven needed a basket. Meister added 17 points and five steals, while Falk contributed 13 points off the bench. Inside, Bremerhaven center Paul Krüger scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, giving the hosts a physical presence around the rim.

ETB Miners were led by Marcus Reed’s 24 points and seven assists. Elias Krüger added 18 points and six rebounds, and forward Noah Berger chipped in 14 points. ETB shot 47% from the field and 12 of 30 from three-point range, but they were undone by 16 turnovers and a 36-32 rebounding deficit.

Tactical story

Both teams played at a high tempo, with Bremerhaven preferring quick pick-and-roll actions and ETB attacking through Reed’s dribble penetration. Bremerhaven’s defense adjusted in the second half, hedging harder on Reed and forcing other ETB ball-handlers to make decisions. That change produced several rushed shots and helped Bremerhaven build their third-quarter cushion.

Bremerhaven also won the free-throw battle, making 21 of 26 attempts compared to ETB’s 14 of 19. In a game separated by one possession down the stretch, that margin proved critical. ETB’s late-game execution was solid, but Bremerhaven’s ability to generate stops in the final 90 seconds ultimately decided the result.

What it means

The narrow win gives Eisbaren Bremerhaven valuable momentum in the ProA table and confirms their ability to close out tight games. For ETB Miners, the loss is a frustrating one but also a performance to build on; they matched a strong home side for 40 minutes and showed they can compete with the league’s better teams. Both clubs will now turn their attention to the next round of fixtures, with Bremerhaven eager to protect their home advantage and ETB determined to convert close losses into wins.