DEAC — Budapesti Honved Se: 88:93, NB I A

Honvéd secured an 88:93 victory over DEAC in the Hungarian Basketball Championship on Thursday. The away side took control early and never looked back, extending their recent momentum. To be fair, this wasn't a game that swung wildly — it was decided in moments.

Both teams entered the fixture having played 26 matches. DEAC sit sixth with 15 wins and 11 defeats, while Honvéd sit seventh with 14 wins and 12 losses. By then, the gap between them remained as narrow as ever.

The visitors turned it on in the final quarter, pulling away from a hosts side that had been competitive all evening. DEAC lost their last outing 82:100 to Szombathely, and the confidence was clearly not there.

Honvéd's recent record shows three wins in four games, including a 83:65 victory over KTE-Duna Aszfalt. They picked up two bookings in five minutes against Szombathely and have since found their rhythm.

The result keeps both teams in the hunt for the top six. DEAC remain one win behind Honvéd, and the pressure is on for the hosts to respond at home. There is unrest in the dressing room, if you listen to the signs.