BBL Play-In: D’Shawn Schwartz Explodes for 24 Points Off the Bench as Rostock Seawolves Crush Ludwigsburg
EasyCredit BBL Play-In — Coming off the bench, D'Shawn Schwartz delivered a stunning 24-point performance, shooting 5/7 from 3-points, as the Rostock Seawolves dismantled MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 91-71 on May 12, 2026, to advance convincingly through the first round of the play-in tournament.
The Rostock Seawolves made a statement in the EasyCredit BBL play-in round, dispatching Ludwigsburg by 20 points in a performance that left little room for debate. The final score, 91-71, reflected a complete team effort — but one player in particular stood out from an unlikely spot in the rotation.
D’Shawn Schwartz, coming off the bench, was the spark that helped Rostock establish early control and never look back. In 27 minutes and 48 seconds of action, the forward posted 24 points, 4 rebounds, and zero turnovers, finishing with a Performance Index Rating of 25.0. He shot 3/5 on 2-pointers, 5/7 from 3-points — a remarkable 71.4% clip — and converted 3 of 4 free throws. For a player averaging 11.9 points per game across 98 contests this season, doubling his own average on a play-in stage speaks volumes.
Rostock Seawolves 91 - 71 MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg · EasyCredit BBL · 12/05/2026Game PTS REB AST Rostock Seawolves D'Shawn Schwartz 24 4 0 Lukasz Kolenda 13 1 3 Kassim Nicholson 6 5 0 DeAndre Lansdowne 4 6 5 Dominic Lockhart 0 5 0 Elias Baggette 6 3 1 T.J. Crockett Jr. 15 3 6 Sid-Marlon Theis 7 1 1 Owen Klassen 3 6 2 Bent Leuchten 13 6 3 Luis Wulff 0 0 0 Phil Greene 0 0 0 MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg Brandon Tischler 11 8 1 Lenny Anigbata 0 1 0 Julis Baumer 6 1 0 Stefan Smith 9 7 6 Tray Buchanan 13 2 2 Toms Skuja 4 0 6 Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann 6 3 0 Gavin Schilling 6 4 0 Yorman Polas 9 9 0 Keeshawn Kellman 4 0 0 Babacar Sane 3 2 0 Terrell Harris 0 1 0
Schwartz’s 3-Point Shooting Unlocked Rostock’s Offense
The efficiency Schwartz brought was not just about raw scoring. His 3-point accuracy stretched Ludwigsburg’s defense, creating driving lanes and open looks for teammates. Rostock as a team shot 42.3% from beyond the arc (11/26) and 50% overall from the field (34/68), numbers that reflect a well-oiled offensive system operating with confidence. The Seawolves also knocked down 12 of 14 free throws, adding 85.7% accuracy at the line to an already impressive shooting night.
His zero turnovers in nearly 28 minutes of high-stakes basketball underline the composure he displayed. In a play-in environment, where every possession carries extra weight, that kind of ball security is a hallmark of a trusted, playoff-caliber contributor.
Ludwigsburg Struggled to Keep Pace
On the other side, Ludwigsburg had a difficult evening across the board. The RIESEN shot just 34.8% from the field (24/69) and 30.3% from 3-points (10/33), compounding their struggles with 15 turnovers — three more than Rostock’s 12. Their 65% free throw shooting (13/20) only added to the frustration. Despite collecting 13 offensive rebounds, they could never convert their second-chance opportunities into a genuine run.
Rostock, by contrast, controlled the glass with 41 total rebounds and generated 21 assists on 34 made field goals, a sign of fluid, connected basketball rather than isolation-heavy play.
The 20-point margin tells the full story of the evening. Rostock’s bench depth proved decisive, with Schwartz’s eruption allowing the coaching staff to manage their key players’ minutes as the game turned into a comfortable blowout. His performance in a crucial moment signals that head coach confidence in him is well-placed heading deeper into the postseason.
The Seawolves advance, and Schwartz’s name will be one to watch as the competition intensifies.
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