Bakken Bears have clinched their 23rd Danish basketball championship after defeating Svendborg Rabbits 82-63 in the fourth game of the DM final series. The victory, which took place Monday evening in Aarhus, secured a 3-1 series win for Bakken Bears.

The Aarhus team has now won the last nine Danish championships, solidifying their position as the most successful team in Danish basketball history. Svendborg Rabbits’ sole championship victory was in 2010.

According to Bakken Bears coach Anders Sommer, the victory was especially meaningful due to increased pressure faced by the team this year. “This time it has been different because we have undoubtedly been under more pressure this year. Therefore, it may be a little sweeter, and therefore the performance may feel bigger,” Sommer told Sport Live. He also emphasized the importance of teamwork. “It’s mostly about the people you do it with. And this group is fantastic, and so have the others been in other years. So it’s impossible to rank the championships.”

Svendborg Rabbits challenged Bakken Bears in the first half, preventing them from establishing a significant lead. At halftime, Bakken Bears led by a narrow margin of 39-33.

However, the game shifted dramatically in the third quarter. Svendborg Rabbits struggled, scoring only seven points, while Bakken Bears dominated with 25 points. This resulted in a 64-40 lead for Bakken Bears entering the final quarter.

Despite a late effort to narrow the gap, Svendborg Rabbits were unable to overcome Bakken Bears’ substantial lead, securing the championship for the Aarhus team.