Levice saw off BK Kosice Wolves 108 to 85 in the Extraliga on Thursday, confirming their position at the top of the table while the hosts remain rooted near the bottom. The visitors took control early and never looked back, extending their winning streak to five games across all competitions.
By then the gap was already substantial. Levice moved through their offensive sets with efficiency, converting 40 of 70 field attempts compared to Kosice's 31 from 66 shots. And here's the thing, you can see the difference in the three-point line — the visitors hit 12 from 25, while the hosts managed just 8 from 27 attempts.
The statistics tell the fuller story. Levice dominated the boards with 32 rebounds to Kosice's 27, and their 21 assists versus 16 for the home side shows how much more fluidly they moved the ball. Personal fouls tell another tale, with Kosice committing 16 to Levice's 22, though the visitors still shot 16 of 20 free throws.
We had called for the away victory before the game, 69 per cent confidence, and the result vindicated that assessment. Levice simply had the deeper squad and the sharper execution, particularly in the transitions where their six steals created opportunities Kosice could not contain.
The table difference is now stark. Levice sit first with 30 wins from 36 games, while Kosice remain tenth with five victories and 31 defeats. The hosts have lost four of their last five matches, including a heavy defeat to Prievidza on Wednesday that leaves them searching for answers.
For Levice, this was another statement win. They travel to Ostend on Saturday and will know they need to maintain this level if they want to keep their position at the summit. By then, they'll be watching closely, knowing the Extraliga does not forgive complacency.
