In what turned out to be the third highest scoring game in ENBL history, Inter Bratislava had a memorable debut win over Basket Brno, 103-101, on Tuesday, October 15, at the STAREZ Arena Vodova.
Players of the game
Isaiah Cousins hit a game winning three pointer with 33 seconds left in regulation.
University of Oklahoma standout finished the game with a team high 28 points on 10/22 shooting from the field, including 3/6 from the three point line.
Cousins filled the stat sheet with nine assists, three steals and one block.
RJ Gunn put an exclamation mark to the game, splitting free throws.
A former Duquesne star had 21 points and went 5/6 from the three point line.
Dontay Caruthers had a double-double for Bratislava.
University of Buffalo guard posted 18 points and 10 assists.
Richard Balint led Basket Brno with 29 points on 9/15 shooting from the floor and a perfect 6/6 from the free throw line.
He shot 5/8 from the three point line.
Ethan Chargois scored 21 points.
University of Oklahoma standout grabbed eight rebounds and forced nine fouls.
Viktor Pulpan had 11 points and a season high 14 assists.
Assists in a single game | ENBL records
Aigars Šķēle 19 March 12, 2023, Zastal 97-94 BM Stal
Viktor Pulpan 14 October 15, 2024, Brno 101-103 Bratislava
Donatas Sabeckis 13 March 30, 2022, Liepāja 81-83 Šiauliai
D.J. Cooper 13 December 27, 2022, Ness Ziona 94-80 Brno
D.J. Cooper 13 December 28, 2022, Szczecin 89-86 Ness Ziona
Bryce Alford 13 March 12, 2023, Zastal 97-94 BM Stal
Jordan Johnson 13 January 23, 2024, Newcastle 100-92 Liège
Key stats
Inter Bratislava led by as much as 14 points.
Basket Brno trailed the whole game until a three pointer by Matej Dana tied the game at 99 with 89 second left.
Two free throws by Ethan Chargois gave a 99-101 lead for the hosts with 53 seconds left.
Isaiah Cousins made a go-ahead game winning three pointer with 33 seconds to go.
Ethan Chargois attempted a super difficult three point shot after the Basket Brno timeout.
The ball hit the rim but didn`t went in.
Game notes
Inter Bratislava improved to 1-0, while Basket Brno dropped to 0-1.
Both teams combined for 204 points – the third highest scoring game in ENBL history and second in regulation.
It was also the second time when both teams scored 100 points or more.
Aramis Naglič and his men are 6-2 in all competitions.
Slovak teams have a 2-1 record in the ENBL so far.
Isaiah Cousins and Ethan Chargois both played for the University of Oklahoma.
Highest scoring game | ENBL records
211 points, Šiauliai 104-107 Brno, 83-83 double OT (December 28, 2021)
206 points, Zielona Gora 106-100 Valmiera (October 31, 2023)
204 points, Brno 101-103 Inter Bratislava (October 15, 2024)
202 points, Utena 110-92 Svendborg (December 20, 2023)
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
STANDINGS, as of October 15, 2024
Group A
Valmiera Glass ViA 3-0, +42
CSO Voluntari 1-0, +20
BK Opava 1-0, +15
Dziki Warszawa 1-1, -4
Spišski Rytieri 1-1, -20
Donar Groningen 0-2, -19
Spartak Pleven 0-2, -30
Tartu Ulikool 0-1, -4
Newcastle Eagles
Group B
Bakken Bears 2-0, +45
Legia Warszawa 2-0, +33
Bamberg Baskets 1-0, +15
Inter Bratislava 1-0, +2
Dinamo Bucharest 0-2, -18
Basket Brno 0-1, -2
Bristol Flyers 0-1, -11
Fyllingen Lions 0-1, -30
Keila Coolbet 0-1, -34
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