The National Championship I/A delivered a classic playoff-style thriller on May 9, 2026, as Falco KC-Szombathely edged out Kaposvari KK by a razor-thin 93–92 margin. In front of a packed Savaria Arena, the home side survived a furious Kaposvari rally to claim one of the most dramatic victories of the season.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the intensity was off the charts. Falco Szombathely, perennial title contenders, used their experienced backcourt to build an early double-digit lead. However, Kaposvari KK, known for their gritty defense and sharp transition play, refused to wilt. The visitors clawed back methodically, setting up a frantic final quarter that had the crowd on its feet.

First-Half Dominance, Second-Half Fightback

The home team came out firing, shooting 56% from the field in the first half. Point guard Benedek Váradi orchestrated the offense with precision, while center Márton Bencze imposed his will in the paint. Falco led 50–43 at the break.

Kaposvari head coach Tamás Földesi adjusted at halftime, switching to a zone defense that disrupted Falco’s rhythm. The visitors’ sharpshooter Dominik Radics caught fire in the third quarter, drilling three triples to pull within two points. By the final frame, the game had turned into a back-and-forth slugfest.

Key Moment: The Final Possession

With 12 seconds remaining and the score tied at 92, Falco called a timeout. The inbound play found Szilárd Kiss on the wing. Kiss drove hard to his left, absorbed contact, and released a floater that kissed the glass and fell through the net as the buzzer sounded. The ensuing review confirmed the bucket, igniting a wild celebration from the home bench.

Standout Performances

• Szilárd Kiss (Falco): 24 points, 6 assists, including the game-winner.
• Benedek Váradi (Falco): 19 points, 8 assists, 4 steals – the engine of the offense.
• Dominik Radics (Kaposvari): 28 points on 6/10 from three-point range, nearly single-handedly keeping his team alive.
• Péter Kovács (Kaposvari): 14 rebounds and 4 blocks, a defensive anchor.

Season Context and Implications

The victory solidified Falco’s hold on a top-two spot in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A standings, keeping their hopes alive for a regular-season title and a favorable playoff path. For Kaposvari KK, the narrow loss was a bitter pill, but it underlined their competitiveness against the league’s elite. With the postseason approaching, both teams will look to this game as a benchmark of contrast: Falco’s clutch execution vs. Kaposvari’s relentless pressure.

The 93–92 final score marks the highest-scoring game of the week in the Hungarian top flight, a testament to the offensive firepower on display. Fans left the arena buzzing about a match that had everything – lead changes, star performances, and a last-second shot that will be replayed for weeks.