Radenthein won a thrilling overtime battle against BK Rapid Wien 113-110 in Austria Basketball Zweite Liga action on October 18, 2026, surviving a late regulation comeback before dominating the extra period. The game featured high-paced offense, big individual performances, and a dramatic finish that kept the crowd engaged until the final buzzer.

Rapid Wien forced overtime with a contested three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation, but Radenthein regrouped and controlled the overtime period to secure a hard-fought home victory. The final score underlined the offensive quality on display, with both teams trading runs throughout the night.

Match overview

Radenthein led 27-25 after the first quarter and held a 51-47 advantage at halftime. Rapid Wien fought back in the third, outscoring the hosts 30-26 to level the game at 77-77 heading into the fourth. The teams traded baskets throughout the final period, and a late Rapid three sent the game to overtime at 103-103. Radenthein then outscored Rapid 10-7 in the extra session.

• First quarter: Radenthein 27, BK Rapid Wien 25
• Second quarter: Radenthein 24, BK Rapid Wien 22
• Third quarter: Radenthein 26, BK Rapid Wien 30
• Fourth quarter: Radenthein 26, BK Rapid Wien 26
• Overtime: Radenthein 10, BK Rapid Wien 7

Key moments

Rapid Wien’s Stefan Hager hit a tough three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 103, silencing the home crowd and forcing overtime. Radenthein responded immediately in the extra period, scoring the first five points on a putback and a transition three. Rapid never recovered, though they cut the deficit to two in the final minute before Radenthein iced the game at the free-throw line.

The decisive sequence came with 35 seconds left in overtime. Radenthein forced a turnover, then converted a fast-break layup to push the lead to four. Rapid missed a three on the next possession, and Radenthein secured the rebound to close it out.

Tactical story

Both teams played at a fast pace, and neither defense was able to slow the other consistently. Radenthein attacked the paint early and built their lead through offensive rebounds and second-chance points. Rapid Wien stayed close by shooting well from the perimeter and forcing turnovers with full-court pressure in the third quarter.

In overtime, Radenthein adjusted by protecting the ball and slowing the tempo. They limited Rapid’s transition opportunities and made the extra period a half-court game, which favored their inside scoring and rebounding strength.

Standout players

Fabian Moser was dominant for Radenthein, finishing with 31 points and 14 rebounds. Stefan Hager led Rapid Wien with 29 points, including the clutch three that forced overtime. Radenthein’s backcourt also deserves credit for controlling the tempo in the extra period and making key free throws down the stretch.

Standings impact

The overtime win gives Radenthein an important result in the Austria Basketball Zweite Liga standings and reinforces their ability to win close games. Rapid Wien leave with a tough loss but showed plenty of fight in forcing overtime on the road. The head-to-head record now favors Radenthein, and the dramatic finish adds another memorable chapter to the rivalry.