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Balkan Botevgrad

03-22 19:00

79 - 78

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Rilski Sportist

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Balkan Botevgrad claimed a dramatic 79-78 victory over rivals Rilski Sportist in a classic Bulgaria National Basketball League derby on March 22, 2026. The game was decided by the slimmest of margins in a contest that lived up to its billing as one of the league's premier fixtures. The intensity was high from the opening tip, with both teams exchanging blows in a physical, defensive struggle. The lead changed hands numerous times in the fourth quarter, setting the stage for a frantic finish. With seconds remaining and Rilski Sportist holding a one-point lead, Balkan executed a perfect play out of a timeout, scoring the go-ahead basket as time expired to snatch the 79-78 win. The result sends the home fans into raptures and has significant implications for the playoff picture in the NBL.