Kormend 101 – 99 Zalakeramia | Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A | May 21, 2026

In a thriller that went down to the final possession, Kormend edged Zalakeramia 101–99 in a wild Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A contest at the Szent István Sportcsarnok. The home side survived a late surge from the visitors, who had a chance to force overtime but missed a contested three‑pointer at the buzzer.

Match Overview

The game was a back‑and‑forth battle from the opening tip, with 14 lead changes and neither team able to build a double‑digit advantage. Kormend led by as many as eight points midway through the third quarter, but Zalakeramia clawed back each time, setting up a tense final minute. With the score tied at 99–99, Kormend’s star guard Gabor Kovacs drew a foul on a drive and calmly sank both free throws with 5.2 seconds remaining. Zalakeramia’s ensuing inbounds play found Peter Szabo in the corner, but his off‑balance three‑pointer clanked off the rim as time expired.

Key Performers

• Kormend: Gabor Kovacs finished with a game‑high 31 points, including 8‑of‑11 from the field and 12‑of‑14 from the free‑throw line. Center Milan Balogh contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring the interior.
• Zalakeramia: Peter Szabo poured in 27 points and dished out 7 assists, while forward Daniel Kiss added 22 points and 8 boards. The duo combined for 49 points, but the rest of the roster managed only 50.

Turning Point

With 1:02 left, Kormend trailed 99–97 after a Szabo step‑back jumper. On the ensuing possession, Kovacs drove hard, missed a layup, but Balogh tipped the offensive rebound out to Zoltan Nemeth, who hit a clutch three‑pointer to tie the game at 99–99 with 48 seconds on the clock. That play shifted momentum back to the hosts, who then locked in defensively to force a missed jumper before Kovacs’ winning free throws.

Season Impact

Kormend improved to 15–7, solidifying third place in the NB I/A standings and closing the gap on second‑placed Szolnok. Zalakeramia dropped to 11–11, remaining stuck in the middle of the pack. The narrow defeat could prove costly in the race for playoff seeding, as the top six teams qualify for the championship round.

Kormend will travel to face Falco KC Szombathely next, while Zalakeramia hosts DEAC.