Opava fighters did not play badly. They were able to react to Ostrava’s arrival. Kuba Šiřina got off to a great start and was unstoppable. He was shooting from all positions, his raids were coming out. In the fourth quarter, Opava set up a blockbuster. The favorite built up to a double-digit lead and it looked like he was on his way to a second win in the series. But in the end, things happened. Širina was shot down during the penetration, but the referees remained calm. On the other side, mistakes came in the defense. Unnecessary foul at sixes, followed by an easy three. Less than four seconds before the end, the guests led by three points. However, they were unable to defend Michal Svoboda and he sent the game into overtime with a three-pointer.
In it, Ostrava already reigned and celebrated its third win in the series. “We borrowed the ball well, we scored baskets. Unfortunately, bad luck is on our heels. We made mental mistakes that let us down.” admitted Petr Czudek. “The boys fought. They did their best on the board. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. We dug a hole into which we fell. But this team has character. We haven’t said the last word yet, we will return to Ostrava,” pointed out the coach of BK Opava. “It is difficult. Ostrava is playing well, but as I said, we are not laying down our weapons. I trust my team,” concluded Petr Czudek.
NH Ostrava – BK Opava 100:93 (25:18, 38:41, 56:67, 87:87)
Points: Madden 21, M. Svoboda 21, Majerčák 15, Williams 15, Heinzl 13, Rhodes 13, Škranc 2 – Šiřina 25, Puršl 12, Švandrlík 10, Gniadek 9, Kouřil 9, Mokráň 8, Jurečka 7, Farský 6, Zbránek F4, Nightingale 3.
Referee: Quirky, Humble, Carnation. TH: 31/22:37/27. Triples: 12:10 p.m. Rebounds: 46:40. Fouls: 30:29. Spectators: 1200. Series status: 3:1.
