
Dontay Caruthers shoot the lights out to guide undefeated Inter Bratislava to 94-79 home win against Keila Coolbet on Wednesday, January 15, at the Gopass arena.
Players of the game
Kristen Kasemets scored 39 points on November 21, 2023, at the Vidzeme Olympic center in northern Latvia.
Thirteen months later shooting guard signed with Lithuanian club Mažeikiai and moved to the LKL.
Wednesday marked the first ENBL game for Keila Coolbet without their sharpshooter.
Dontay Caruthers took the scoring title instead and scored 41 points for Inter Bratislava.
The University of Buffalo point guard went 15/24 from the field, including 3/4 from the three point land, and 8/9 from the charity stripe.
Caruthers scored 19 points on 6/12 shooting from the field in the first half and erupted for 9/12 accuracy in the next 20 minutes.
Ball handler added seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Isaiah Cousins scored 40 points at the Slovak Extraliga game on December 29, 2024, but was injured on January 8, 2025.
He played only seven minutes against Spišski Rytieri.
Inter newcomer Shamiel Stevenson dropped 23 points in his first ENBL game.
University of Nebraska standout grabbed eight rebounds.
University of Texas at Tyler big man Milan Szabo had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Artem Kovalov led Keila Coolbet with 27 points on 11/25 shooting from the floor and a 4/9 effort from the free throw line,
Ukrainian big man grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out four assists and forced nine fouls.
Points | ENBL records | 30 points club
Dontay Caruthers 41 January 15, 2025, Inter 94-79 Keila
Kristen Kasemets 39 November 21, 2023, Valmiera 91-97 Keila
Jordan Watson 36 October 8, 2024, Valmiera 81-78 Donar OT
Dashawn Davis 36 October 30, 2024, Inter 90-88 Fyllingen
Barret Benson 35 January 22, 2024, Lublin 85-75 Tartu
E.J. Anosike 34 April 10, 2024, Liège 83-73 Šiauliai
Jakub Garbacz 33 January 31, 2023, Wolves 87-75 Ostrow
Liam O`Reilly 33 November 21, 2023, Lublin 85-107 Bristol
Jerai Grant 32 January 4, 2023, Budivelnyk 73-59 TalTech
Dalan Ancrum 32 October 15, 2024, Dinamo 88-91 Legia
Trevon Allen 31 April 10, 2024, Voluntari 81-85 Bakken Bears
Key stats
Playing without Isaiah Cousins, the hosts relied on six man rotation.
It took some time to adjust, but ball control and discipline remained the same.
The hosts took a 44-41 lead at the half but the best part was ahead.
Dontay Caruthers and Shamiel Stevenson provided amazing scoring show after the break.
Duo combined for 37 points on 15/23 shooting from the field.
It was too much for disciplined Keila, who turned the ball over just 12 times.
Game notes
Inter Bratislava improved to 7-0, while Keila Coolbet dropped to 1-4.
Aramis Naglič and his men secured the first place in Group B.
It means they will face A4 team in the quarterfinals.
Inter Bratislava won their first six games with average margin of 4.2 points.
Slovak team will end the group stage with a road game at Dinamo Bucharest.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
STANDINGS, as of January 15, 2025, CET 20.00
Group A
Newcastle Eagles 6-1, +50 Qualified
Dziki Warszawa 5-2, +69 Qualified
CSO Voluntari 5-1, +116 Qualified
Valmiera Glass ViA 5-1, +62
BK Opava 4-3, -26
Donar Groningen 2-4, -6
Tartu Ulikool 1-5, -81
Spišski Rytieri 1-6, -106
Spartak Pleven 0-6, -78
Group B
Inter Bratislava 7-0, +40 Qualified
Bamberg Baskets 5-1, +66
Bakken Bears 4-3, +59
Legia Warszawa 4-2, +29
Basket Brno 2-3, +3
Bristol Flyers 2-4, -18
Dinamo Bucharest 1-4, -31
Keila Coolbet 1-4, -59
Fyllingen Lions 1-6, -89
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