Overview
- Syntainics MBC’s request to postpone at Oldenburg was denied by BBL official Robert Wintermantel, who said the criteria for higher force were not met.
- The team traveled 430 kilometers to the game "under protest," noting that 285 kilometers of the route were under DWD red weather warnings.
- The match was played on January 10, with EWE Baskets Oldenburg winning 91–84, marking their fifth straight victory and MBC’s fifth consecutive loss.
- Deputy match director Sascha Dieterich declined to reverse the decision after MBC cited safety concerns for spectators, players, referees, and staff.
- Separately, Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Gladiators Trier was canceled because the arena was closed due to snow-load risks at least until Tuesday.