Narodni Basketbalova Liga – Regular Season

CEZ Nymburk Defeats BK Opava 98-86 in High-Scoring Affair

CEZ Nymburk continued their dominant run in the Narodni Basketbalova Liga with a convincing 98-86 road victory over BK Opava on May 21, 2026. The defending champions showcased their offensive firepower from the opening tip, building an early lead that they never surrendered.

Match Overview

The matchup between two of the Czech Republic’s top basketball clubs lived up to expectations. Nymburk, perennial title contenders, came into the game with a deep roster and a high-octane offense. Opava, known for their resilient home-court advantage at the Opava Sports Hall, fought hard but could not contain the visitors' balanced attack.

Nymburk shot over 50% from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers. Their fast-break points and second-chance opportunities proved decisive. Opava’s leading scorer, guard Jakub Švandrlík, poured in 24 points, but the home side struggled to get stops in the paint.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: Nymburk jumped out to a 28-18 lead, fueled by sharp outside shooting.
• Third Quarter: Opava cut the deficit to six, but Nymburk responded with a 10-2 run to regain control.
• Final Stretch: Nymburk’s depth wore down Opava, who could not close the gap below eight points in the last five minutes.

Standings Impact

The win solidified Nymburk’s position at the top of the NBL table, while Opava remained in the playoff hunt but missed a chance to climb into the top four. The result also extended Nymburk’s winning streak over Opava to five games in the series.

Player Performances

• Nymburk: Point guard Tomáš Satoranský recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists. Forward Martin Peterka added 22 points and 8 rebounds.
• Opava: Švandrlík led the scoring, while center Lubomír Hrdlička contributed 14 points and 10 boards.