28february
Nymburk Defends 7th Place
Nymburk defeated Tsmoki-Minsk at home on Sunday, 75-61. The outcome was decided in the 4th quarter with Nymburk's defense holding the visitors to nine points in the period. Nymburk improves to 12-9 with the win and keeps pace with Nizhny Novgorod for 7th place.
Recap
It was clear from the start that the game would be competitive. The two teams were evenly matched, trading the lead and the momentum. The intensity increased throughout the first half with Nymburk securing a slim five-point advantage at halftime, 41-36.
The 3rd quarter was remarkably similar to the first two. Nymburk struggled to secure a comfortable lead and Tsmoki briefly went ahead, before a Michael Dixon '3' helped the home team go back in front.
The 4th quarter was all Nymburk. Ronen Ginzburg's men limited Tsmoki to nine points to enjoy a 14-point win. The Czechs hang onto 7th place with the victory, while Tsmoki drops to 6-13.
Star Player
Michael Dixon. It's always important to have a spark; someone who can shift the momentum in the game. Dixon did that for Nymburk on Sunday, coming off the bench to score 15 points, including 4-8 shooting from outside.
Stat of the Game
9 - number of points scored by Tsmoki in the final quarter.