Thriller in Pardubice: Nymburk Edges Out Hosts 100-98 in NBL Classic

The Narodni Basketbalova Liga served up a breathtaking contest on June 9, 2026, as CEZ Nymburk snatched a dramatic 100-98 victory over BK Pardubice on the road. In a game that swung back and forth until the final buzzer, the defending champions displayed their trademark composure to survive a fierce challenge from a resurgent Pardubice side.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded blows in a high-octane affair. Pardubice, playing in front of a packed home crowd, came out with energy and matched Nymburk’s firepower shot for shot. The first half ended with Nymburk holding a narrow 52-49 lead, but the second half saw the hosts mount a spirited comeback. With under two minutes to play, Pardubice tied the game at 96-96, setting the stage for a nerve-racking finish.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter surge: Pardubice opened the final period with a 10-2 run to take their biggest lead of the night, 84-79, forcing Nymburk to call a timeout.
• Nymburk’s response: The visitors responded with a 9-0 spurt, fueled by aggressive drives and three-pointers, regaining control at 88-84.
• Clutch free throws: With 12.4 seconds left and the score 98-98, Nymburk’s point guard drew a foul and calmly sank both free throws to seal the win.
• Final miss: Pardubice had one last chance, but a contested three-point attempt at the buzzer rimmed out, igniting celebrations from the Nymburk bench.

Tactical Story

Pardubice exploited mismatches in the paint early, scoring 38 points in the lane. However, Nymburk’s switching defense in the second half forced Pardubice into tough mid-range jumpers. Offensively, Nymburk’s ball movement created open looks from beyond the arc, where they shot 42% (12-of-28). The game’s pace was blistering, with both teams combining for over 180 points in a fast-break-oriented contest.

Standout Players

• CEZ Nymburk: The hero at the free-throw line finished with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while the team’s starting center contributed a double-double (18 points, 14 rebounds).
• BK Pardubice: Their leading scorer poured in 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting and added 7 assists, but missed the potential game-winner at the buzzer.

Season and Table Impact

The victory keeps CEZ Nymburk firmly atop the NBL standings with a 24-4 record, maintaining their push for the regular-season title. For BK Pardubice, the narrow loss drops them to 18-10, but they remain in third place and showed they can compete with the league’s best. The result also tightens the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs, with Pardubice now 1.5 games behind second-place Opava.

This thriller will be remembered as one of the most exciting clashes of the 2025-26 NBL season, proving once again that when Pardubice and Nymburk meet, drama is guaranteed.