Slovan Bratislava survive major scare at brave Gimle Basket
- marisnoviks
- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Slovan Bratislava trailed by 17 points midway the third quarter but fought back to post a 80-77 comeback win against Gimle Basket on Wednesday, December 10, at the Haukelandshallen in western Norway.
Players of the game
Jordan Watson returned to the ENBL in style.
He had a slow start, was 0/3 from the floor at the half and got an unsportmanlike foul early in the third quarter for Slovan Bratislava.
Watson found his shooting form soon after and scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half, including a 4/7 barrage from the three point line.
It was no accident – a former Valmiera point guard set an ENBL record in three pointers made (8/13) in a 81-78 overtime win against Donar Groningen on October 8, 2024.
Shamiel Stevenson was another big hitter as he collected 16 of his 27 points after the break.
Marko Radovanovič contributed with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Last but not least, Lester Medford Jr had 10 points, seven assists and five steals.
Javonte Johnson shined for Gimle Basket.
California Baptist University graduate guard checked out with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Johnson stole the ball four times as well.
Key stats
Gimle Basket played excellent basketball for more than 20 minutes.
The hosts led by 17 points, 41-58, with 15.04 left.
A couple of misses and a turnover gave a breathing space for Gimle opponents.
Shamiel Stevenson scored in two consecutive attacks and Jordan Watson hit his first three pointer.
The dynamic duo started a 15-0 run capped by a three pointer from Marko Radovanovič, 56-58.
Slovan Bratislava finished the job, despite a solid effort by Gimle Basket.
Game notes
Slovan Bratislava improved to 3-4, while Gimle Basket dropped to 1-5.
Aramis Naglič and his men are 3-1 on the road thanks to wins in the UK, Estonia and Norway.
Slovan Bratislava signed Jordan Watson a few days ago.
The visitors ended Gimle Basket`s three game winning streak.
Gimle Basket are 1-1 on the home floor.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
ENBL standings as of December 10, 2025 | without tie-breakers
Syntainics MBC 4-0, +107
Iraklis BC 4-0, +54
Dziki Warszawa 4-1, +94
CSO Voluntari 4-1, +67
Tindastoll 4-1, +64
BK Opava 4-1, +52
Sigal Prishtina 4-2, +21
Valmiera 3-1, +6
Dinamo Zagreb 3-1, -8
Manchester 3-2, +26
Donar Groningen 3-2, +21
Riga Zelli 3-3, -10
Slovan Bratislava 3-4, -7
Bristol Flyers 2-2, -1
TalTech Alexela 2-2, -9
Olomoucko 2-2, -38
Dubrava Zagreb 2-3, +12
Brussels Basketball 2-3, +4
Spartak Pleven 2-3, -14
Go+ Peja 1-3, -33
Alkar Sinj 1-3, -43
Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-4, -25
Gimle Basket 1-5, -80
Keila Coolbet 0-5, -72
Fyllingen Lions 0-5, -123
Newcastle Eagles 0-3, -65
2025-2026 ENBL format and pools
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2025 ENBL classification
This recap basketball legends instantly reminded me of those wild comebacks you only expect in tense arcade matches. Slovan Bratislava’s rally from 17 down felt genuinely thrilling to read. Watson heating up in the second half and Stevenson taking over made it even better. I love following real games like this, it gives me the same rush I get while playing.