Joensuun Kataja delivered an offensive masterclass, routing Kouvot 112-88 in a Korisliiga matchup on March 11, 2026. The lopsided victory showcases Kataja's potent scoring ability as they chase a top playoff seed. The home team was on fire from the opening minute, shooting a blistering percentage from the field and from three-point range to build an insurmountable lead by the third quarter. Kouvot had no answer for Kataja's fluid offense, which featured multiple players scoring in double figures. The lead ballooned to over thirty points at one stage, allowing Kataja to rest their starters for the entire fourth quarter. The final score of 112-88, while still a wide margin, was closer than the game's peak deficit due to garbage-time scoring. This result significantly boosts Kataja's points differential and confidence. The Kouvot coach acknowledged his team was simply outplayed by a superior opponent on the night.