CEZ Nymburk 81 – 73 BK Pardubice
Narodni Basketbalova Liga – June 3, 2026

CEZ Nymburk continued their dominant run in the Narodni Basketbalova Liga with a hard‑fought 81–73 victory over BK Pardubice on Wednesday night at their home arena. The defending champions showcased their depth and composure, pulling away in the fourth quarter after a tightly contested first three periods.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams displayed high‑energy defense, but Nymburk’s superior transition game and rebounding advantage proved decisive. The home side shot 48% from the field and converted 18 of 22 free throws, while Pardubice struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6 of 20 three‑point attempts. Nymburk’s bench contributed 28 points, a key factor in wearing down the visitors.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: Pardubice came out aggressive, taking a 22–19 lead after a quick 8‑0 run sparked by guard Tomáš Sýkora.
• Second Quarter: Nymburk responded with a 14‑2 surge midway through the period, led by forward Martin Kříž’s 10 points. The hosts took a 44–38 lead into halftime.
• Third Quarter: Pardubice clawed back, tying the game at 57 with a three‑pointer by Jan Veselý. Nymburk’s defense tightened, holding the visitors to just 16 points in the final frame.
• Fourth Quarter: Center Petr Benda took over inside, scoring 8 of his 18 points in the last six minutes. A 9‑0 run sealed the win for Nymburk with two minutes remaining.

Standout Players

• Martin Kříž (CEZ Nymburk): Finished with a game‑high 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. His efficiency in the pick‑and‑roll kept the Nymburk offense flowing.
• Petr Benda (CEZ Nymburk): Added 18 points and 11 rebounds for a double‑double, dominating the paint in crucial stretches.
• Tomáš Sýkora (BK Pardubice): Led his team with 19 points and 6 assists, but his second‑half foul trouble limited his impact.

Table & Season Impact

The victory improved CEZ Nymburk’s record to 28‑1, maintaining their comfortable lead at the top of the Narodni Basketbalova Liga standings. Pardubice dropped to 19‑10 but remain entrenched in fourth place. For the defending champions, this win extended their home‑court winning streak to 15 games and kept them on pace for another regular‑season title.

Nymburk head coach Michal Ježdík praised his team’s resilience after the game: “Pardubice always play us tough, but our bench energy and defensive focus in the fourth quarter turned the tide. We’re building rhythm at the right time.”

Both teams return to action on Saturday, with Nymburk traveling to BC Kolín while Pardubice host USK Praha.