Körmend secured a decisive 110-91 win over Kaposvár in the 77th top-flight league meeting between the two clubs.
The home side maintained offensive pressure throughout the contest, effectively neutralizing Kaposvár’s attempts to recover from an early deficit.
The match began with a quick exchange between Durázi and Walker. Tamás Ivosev established an early rhythm for the home team, scoring six points by the fifth minute to help Körmend jump to a 10-4 lead. Although Kaposvár head coach Balázs Szőke called an early timeout to settle his squad, the hosts continued to find gaps in the defense.
Kaposvár managed to briefly equalize as their newest signing converted two free throws, but Körmend responded immediately. The introduction of Ancrum, making his debut at the Dr. Kristóf László Sportcsarnok, provided an immediate spark with a three-pointer. Despite some defensive lapses in transition that allowed Walker to score, the home team held a 15-14 lead at the conclusion of early exchanges.
The pace of the game remained high, often leading to unforced errors from both sides. Körmend’s rotation proved more effective. A block by Csuti and subsequent points from Warrick helped the home team extend their advantage, eventually pushing the lead into double digits by the 17th minute (48-32).
By halftime, Körmend held a 54-36 lead. Statistical indicators favored the hosts heavily, as they dominated the rebounding battle 28-13. While Kaposvár attempted to adjust their defensive formation in the second half, the Körmend offense remained consistent, preventing any meaningful comeback.
The third quarter saw Kaposvár attempt a rally, with Walker and Márk Paár providing points to cut the deficit to 60-45. However, Körmend’s offensive efficiency continued, with Warrick and Iroegbu dictating the tempo. The home side closed the third period with an 82-63 lead.
In the final quarter, Körmend reached the 100-point mark with five minutes remaining following a basket by Csuti. Despite Paár’s efforts to narrow the gap for the visitors, the Kaposvár defense remained unable to contain the hosts, who finished the game having scored 72 points from two-point attempts alone.
The win marks a continuation of Körmend’s strong form, echoing their performance against Honvéd. The lopsided final score of 110-91 highlights the disparity in defensive execution between the two teams throughout the evening. The two clubs have now faced each other 77 times in top-tier league competition.
