Defense fuels offense, leads Alkar Sinj to first ever European win
- Māris Noviks
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Alkar Sinj scored 16 points in fast breaks to defeat HEFTE HELFEN BULLS, 81-65, on Wednesday, November 19, at the Ivica Glavan – Ičo – sports hall in southern Croatia.
Players of the game
DeAntoni Gordon was Mr. Efficiency for Alkar Sinj.
The University of Southern Mississippi graduate forward scored 17 points on excellent 8/10 shooting from the field.
Gordon grabbed seven rebounds and blocked two shots in 30 minutes of playing time.
Mladen Tomasevic earned a double-double.
Young center had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Mirko Jukic posted a nice stat line in just under 20 minutes.
Alkar captain checked out with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Five players scored for HEFTE HELFEN BULLS.
Quinton Green led the way with a game high 19 points.
A former Valparaiso wing went 5/11 from the three point line.
Key stats
Alkar Sinj defense forced 20 turnovers.
The hosts scored more points off turnovers, 19-14, and especially on fast breaks, 16-6.
Alkar Sinj outscored visitors in the paint, 46-36.
Both teams shot 23 percent from the three point line, 5/21 vs 6/26.
Game notes
Alkar Sinj improved to 1-3, while HEFTE HELFEN BULLS dropped to 1-4.
Third year coach Damir Milacic earned his first win in the ENBL.
Alkar Sinj ended a three game losing streak in all competitions.
Alkar Sinj are 1-1 on the home floor, HEFTE HELFEN BULLS are 0-2 on the road.
Alkar Sinj is the 23rd team on the winning board.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
ENBL standings as of November 19, 2025, CET 21.00 | without tie-breakers
CSO Voluntari 4-0, +71
Syntainics MBC 3-0, +90
BK Opava 3-0, +54
Iraklis BC 3-0, +26
Dziki Warszawa 3-1, +89
Tindastoll 3-1, +38
Sigal Prishtina 3-1, +19
Dinamo Zagreb 2-0, +5
Bristol Flyers 2-1, +16
Valmiera Glass/ViA 2-1, +2
Dubrava Zagreb 2-2, +17
Donar Groningen 2-2, +13
Manchester 2-2, +1
Riga Zelli 2-2, -8
TalTech Alexela 2-2, -9
Spartak Pleven 2-2, -10
Brussels Basketball 2-3, +4
Slovan Bratislava 2-4, -10
BK Olomoucko 1-2, -44
Go+ Peja 1-3, -33
Alkar Sinj 1-3, -43
Gimle Basket 1-3, -65
Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-4, -25
Keila Coolbet 0-4, -46
Fyllingen Lions 0-4, -115
Newcastle Eagles 0-2, -37
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