Kervanos 78 defeat Nitra Blue Wings 88-78 in EuroCup
Kervanos 78 secured a comfortable victory at the expense of Nitra Blue Wings, closing out the contest 88-78 on Wednesday evening. The result leaves the visitors third in the standings after six games, while Nitra Blue Wings face a difficult start to their campaign. To be fair, the hosts had won four of their previous five encounters, but this one didn't go their way. They were second to everything in the opening period and never really recovered.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. Kervanos 78 made 31 field goals from 52 attempts, while Nitra Blue Wings managed just 30 from 75. By then it was clear the visitors had the better shooting percentage, and that made all the difference. The hosts relied heavily on long-range shooting, hitting 13 three-pointers compared to 7 from the visitors.
Free throws proved crucial in the second half. Kervanos 78 converted 19 of 24 attempts, while Nitra Blue Walls could only find 5 from 12 tries. And here's the thing — those extra points from the line changed the momentum entirely. The visitors took control when the game was still within reach, gradually pulling away.
Rebounding was fairly even at 28 for the hosts and 30 for Kervanos 78, but the quality of possessions mattered more. The guests committed 15 turnovers compared to 11 from Nitra Blue Wings, yet still managed to dominate. They moved the ball better, recording 21 assists to the hosts' 19.
The result means Kervanos 78 remain in third place after six matches, with two wins and four defeats. Nitra Blue Wings now need to find their rhythm quickly if they want to stay competitive. The gap between the teams was evident from start to finish, and neither side really had a chance to turn it around once the visitors found their range.
