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Balkan Botevgrad

03-15 01:15

82 - 90

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Lokomotiv Plovdiv

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Ended82 - 90

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Bulgaria National Basketball League Round: Balkan Botevgrad 82-90 Lokomotiv Plovdiv Lokomotiv Plovdiv secured an important 90-82 road win against Balkan Botevgrad in the Bulgaria National Basketball League. In a physical and closely fought contest, Lokomotiv's experience and execution in the final minutes proved the difference, handing Balkan a disappointing home loss. The victory strengthens Lokomotiv's playoff positioning as the regular season enters its critical phase. The first half was a defensive struggle, with both teams trading leads in a low-scoring affair. Balkan Botevgrad found success driving to the basket, while Lokomotiv relied on their outside shooting. The game opened up in the third quarter, with Lokomotiv finding their rhythm from beyond the arc to build a modest lead. Balkan refused to go away, mounting a fierce comeback in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 80-80 with just over three minutes remaining. However, Lokomotiv responded with a 10-2 run to close the game, highlighted by clutch baskets from their veteran captain. The key incident was a controversial offensive foul called against Balkan's leading scorer during their fourth-quarter rally, which halted their momentum. Lokomotiv's bench provided a vital spark, outscoring their counterparts significantly. This win is a momentum-builder for Lokomotiv as they chase a top-four finish, while Balkan must address their late-game execution to remain in contention.