Mission Final 4: BG74 Veilchen Ladies Göttingen vs. VIMODROM Baskets Jena

It’s the classic do-or-die scenario that makes us love and hate basketball so much. The first game at our home court, the mTC, was a real battle of nerves. In the end, we were missing those little details and a bit of shooting luck. But anyone who’s been following our Baskets this season knows: Giving up is not an option. Now it’s time to go “all in” to keep the dream of the semifinals alive.

The situation: Mission +5 and the key to success

The four-point deficit (65–69) from Game 1 is painful, but absolutely surmountable. Since, in this playoff format, the cumulative point differential decides the series in the event of a tie, the math is simple: If we win by a five-point margin, we’re in the Final 4.

Tactically, the game plan for Sunday is clearly defined. In the first game, we missed an unusually high number of good scoring opportunities. A significant improvement in our shooting percentage back to our normal season level is the basic prerequisite for a comeback. At the same time, the team needs to speed up the game. If we dictate the pace, aggressively push the ball forward in transition, and force Göttingen’s defense to run, we’ll create exactly the open looks our shooters need.

Focus on the Opponent

In the first game, the Veilchen Ladies proved why top-tier women’s basketball has a long tradition in Göttingen. They knew how to slow down the tempo at times and force us into an energy-sapping half-court game. Playing in front of their home crowd at the Felix-Klein-Gymnasium, they’ll try to replicate that same defensive compactness and stop our fast breaks. We have to be ready for a physical battle from the very first second!

Roster Update: Who’s out, who’s in?

The focus this week has been entirely on recovery and fine-tuning. After such an intense first leg, there are always minor injuries, but for a do-or-die game, every player is gritting her teeth. Our medical staff has done a fantastic job, so the coaching staff can draw from the full roster for “Mission +5” and field the best possible lineup. Everyone is fired up for this final!

Live on TV & Stream: Here’s How to Watch

We need every single one of you on Sunday—whether cheering loudly in the arena or watching from home! If you’re making the trip to Lower Saxony, you’ll find the most important details here. For everyone staying home, the DBBL livestream is the perfect place to watch.

• Tip-off: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
• Venue: Felix-Klein-Gymnasium (Böttingerstr. 17, 37083 Göttingen)
• Tickets in Göttingen: Secure your seats in advance at events.vereinsticket.de/veilchen-ladies
• Broadcast: Live and in full on the DBBL livestream at youtube.com/@dbblbasketball

Support us on our journey to the Final 4! Share this preview, tag your friends, pack your jerseys, and let’s create the miracle of Göttingen together. Follow us on our social media channels (Instagram/Facebook) for exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses of game day. Let’s go, Baskets!