Tajfun 68 – 74 Sencur KK | Nova KBM League

Sencur KK delivered a composed road performance to defeat Tajfun 74-68 on April 29, 2026, in a hard-fought Nova KBM League contest. The victory strengthened Sencur’s position in the upper half of the table, while Tajfun saw their hopes of moving up the standings take a setback.

Match Overview

Neither team could establish a decisive lead in a tight first half, with Tajfun taking a narrow 36-35 advantage into the locker room. The third quarter proved pivotal as Sencur KK’s defense stiffened, holding the home side to just 12 points while scoring 21 to build an eight-point lead. Tajfun mounted a desperate late rally, pulling within three points with under a minute to play, but Sencur held their nerve at the free-throw line to secure the six-point victory.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter turnaround: Sencur KK outscored Tajfun 21-12 in the third, flipping a one-point halftime deficit into a commanding lead.
• Defensive intensity: The visitors forced seven Tajfun turnovers in the second half, converting them into 11 points.
• Late-game drama: Tajfun cut the lead to 71-68 with 45 seconds remaining, but Sencur’s point guard calmly sank two free throws, and a subsequent steal sealed the win.
• Free-throw efficiency: Sencur KK shot 15-of-18 from the stripe, compared to Tajfun’s 10-of-16, a critical difference in the close game.

Standout Performers

Sencur KK’s victory was spearheaded by their versatile forward, who tallied 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals while playing stellar defense on Tajfun’s primary scorer. Their guard duo combined for 22 points and 8 assists, controlling the tempo and making smart decisions in the half-court. The center contributed a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, providing a strong presence inside.

Tajfun’s main offensive weapon finished with 20 points but was forced into 6 turnovers by Sencur’s trapping defense. A supporting big man added 14 points and 9 rebounds, but the team’s overall shooting percentage of 42% was not enough to overcome the third-quarter deficit.

Season Impact

The win lifts Sencur KK to fourth place in the Nova KBM League standings, solidifying their position in the playoff picture as the regular season enters its decisive stretch. Tajfun, meanwhile, falls to seventh place and now sits just outside the playoff zone, needing a strong finish to their remaining games to secure a postseason berth. The defensive foundation Sencur showed on the road will be a valuable asset as they prepare for tougher matchups ahead.