In what turned out to be the second double overtime game in ENBL history, Bristol Flyers showed great resiliency to defeat Basket Brno, 93-89, on Tuesday, December 3, at the STAREZ Arena Vodova in eastern Czechia.
Players of the game
Kendall Lewis tied the game at 74 after Kedrian Johnson stole the ball with less than 10 seconds left in regulation.
Lewis added important steal in first overtime and five points in second overtime to secure the first win of the season for the Flyers.
Illinois State star finished the game with 16 points, seven rebounds and seven steals.
Kedrian Johnson led all scorers with 25 points on 4/11 shooting from the three points line and 7/9 from the charity stripe.
West Virginia guard registered a record playing time of 46:32 minutes.
Demond Robinson had 19 points, four rebounds and three steals.
Raphell Thomas-Edwards produced another amazing statline.
British forward checked out with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals.
Ethan Chargois led Basket Brno with 21 points on 8/18 shooting from the field and 4/6 from the free throw line.
University of Oklahoma big man grabbed 20 rebounds – the third best result in ENBL history.
Simon Svoboda scored 18 points on 6/7 shooting from the field and a perfect 4/4 from the three point line.
Richard Balint and Jordan Brown added 15 points each.
Steals | ENBL records
Rickey McGill 8 November 7, 2023, Valmiera 74-90 Newcastle
Denis Krestinin 7 January 17, 2024, Zastal 95-91OT Keila
Kendall Lewis 7 December 3, 2024, Brno 89-93OT2 Bristol
Rebounds | ENBL records
James Karnik 23 November 5, 2024, Newcastle 67-63 Donar
Dean Mickelson 21 December 2, 2021, Valmiera 77-79 Brno
Ethan Chargois 20 December 3, 2024, Brno 89-93OT2 Bristol
E.J. Anosike 18 April 10, 2024, Liege 83-73 Šiauliai F4
Kahliel Spear 18 October 8, 2024, Valmiera 81-78 Donar OT
James Karnik 17 November 27, 2024, Groningen 88-68 Spišski
Noah Dickerson 16 October 31, 2023, Zwolle 77-62 Svendborg
Hameir Wright 16 November 8, 2023, Svendborg 62-102 Lublin
Kevin Tumba 16 January 23, 2024, Newcastle 100-92 Liège
Key stats
A three pointer by Simon Svoboda gave Basket Brno a 73-70 lead with 51 seconds left in regulation.
Brno players were fouled twice but they went 1/4 from the free throw line to leave the doors open for Bristol Flyers.
A key steal by Kedrian Johnson resulted into a fast break and slam by Kendall Lewis.
Bristol Flyers held Brno scoreless for most of the first overtime but Viktor Pulpan finally tied the game at 79.
Flyers outscored Brno in the second overtime, 93-89.
Basket Brno outrebounded Bristol, 37-50.
A tough defense and a full court press resulted in 18 steals for Andreas Kapoulas team.
Bristol scored more points off turnovers, 28-16.
Game notes
Bristol Flyers improved to 1-4, while Basket Brno dropped to 1-2.
The Flyers ended their four game losing streak on a high note.
Tuesday`s game marked second double overtime game in ENBL history.
Basket Brno defeated Šiauliai, 107-104, on December 28, 2021, at the Daugava Sports hall in Rīga.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
STANDINGS, as of December 3, 2024, CET 15.00
Group A
CSO Voluntari 4-0, +71
Newcastle Eagles 4-0, +34
Valmiera Glass ViA 4-1, +59
Dziki Warszawa 3-2, +34
BK Opava 3-2, -14
Tartu Ulikool 1-3, -18
Donar Groningen 1-4, -9
Spišski Rytieri 1-5, -103
Spartak Pleven 0-4, -54
Group B
Inter Bratislava 5-0, +19
Legia Warszawa 4-1, +43
Bakken Bears 3-1, +54
Bamberg Baskets 3-1, +46
Basket Brno 1-2, -4
Dinamo Bucharest 1-3, -20
Bristol Flyers 1-4, -28
Fyllingen Lions 0-3, -48
Keila Coolbet 0-3, -62
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