Zrodila sa hviezda – a star is born. Inter Bratislava scored 25 points on fast breaks to post a 87-81 comeback victory against the 2024 ENBL champions Bakken Bears on Tuesday, December 10, at the Sparekassen Danmark Basketball center in Aarhus, Denmark.
Players of the game
Inter Bratislava starters combined for 87 points.
Isaiah Cousins dropped 30 points on 13/25 shooting from the field and 4/7 from the charity stripe.
The University of Oklahoma star guard grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out six assists.
Cousins played full 40 minutes and registered a team high three steals.
He guided the team to a 6-0 record – a streak of the season so far.
Dontay Caruthers shared the ball too.
The University of Buffalo standout had 15 points and six assists.
RJ Gunn checked out with 17 points and a team high 11 rebounds.
Milan Szabo helped with impressive 19 points and seven rebounds.
Skyler Bowlin led Bakken Bears with 16 points, five assists and three steals.
Darko Jukič also scored 16 points for the home team.
Key stats
Bakken Bears led for almost 35 minutes.
The hosts were ahead by as much as 12 points but it`s not much in a modern basketball.
Inter Bratislava scored more points on fast breaks, 25-11, to trim the Bears lead.
Cousins was especially impressive, as he scored 18 points in the second half.
Inter Bratislava starters outscored opponents, 87-61.
Game notes
Inter Bratislava improved to 6-0, while Bakken Bears dropped to 3-2.
Slovak team booked the first ticket to the 2025 ENBL playoffs.
Aramis Naglič and his men have done a brilliant job so far.
They are eyeing the first seed in Group B.
Bakken Bears suffered their first loss on the home floor in front of 1500 spectators.
The reigning champs need a couple more wins to advance.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
STANDINGS, as of December 10, 2024
Group A
Valmiera Glass ViA 5-1, +62
Newcastle Eagles 5-1, +35
CSO Voluntari 4-1, +67
Dziki Warszawa 4-2, +48
BK Opava 3-2, -14
Donar Groningen 1-4, -9
Tartu Ulikool 1-4, -32
Spišski Rytieri 1-5, -103
Spartak Pleven 0-4, -54
Group B
Inter Bratislava 6-0, +25 Qualified
Legia Warszawa 4-1, +43
Bamberg Baskets 3-1, +46
Bakken Bears 3-2, +48
Basket Brno 1-2, -4
Dinamo Bucharest 1-3, -20
Keila Coolbet 1-3, -44
Bristol Flyers 1-4, -28
Fyllingen Lions 0-4, -66
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