Kaposvári KK vs. Atomerőmű SE Paks – Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A

Date: May 15, 2026

Kaposvári KK held off a late charge from Atomerőmű SE Paks to win 88-80 on home court in the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. The victory was built on a strong first half and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch, as Kaposvár improved their record in a tight mid-table race.

Match Overview

Kaposvár came out energized, racing to a 25-18 lead after the first quarter and stretching the advantage to 48-36 by halftime. Atomerőmű struggled to contain Kaposvár’s pick-and-roll offense, which generated high-percentage looks. The visitors refused to go quietly, trimming the deficit to six points entering the fourth quarter (66-60). Kaposvár responded with a 10-2 run early in the final period, and then converted 8 of 10 free throws in the last two minutes to seal the win.

Key Moments

• First-half execution: Kaposvár shot 58% from the field in the first half, with their point guard orchestrating eight assists.
• Third-quarter resistance: Atomerőmű, led by their veteran forward, hit three straight triples to cut a 14-point lead to six, showing championship pedigree.
• Clutch foul shooting: Kaposvár made 20 of 24 free throws overall (83.3%), compared to Paks’ 14 of 21.

Standout Players

• Kaposvári KK: Their center posted a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the paint. The shooting guard added 18 points, including 4-of-6 from three-point range.
• Atomerőmű SE Paks: The team’s top scorer finished with 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting, but received little help from the bench, which contributed only 12 points.

Season Impact

Kaposvár improved to 13-9, solidifying fifth place in the NB I/A standings and keeping pace with the top four. Atomerőmű dropped to 11-11, falling into the middle of the pack. The loss underscored Paks’ need for more consistent perimeter defense, as Kaposvár converted 11 three-pointers.