Belarusian Championship – BC MINSK vs. Grodno

In a thrilling finish at the Minsk Arena, BC MINSK edged past Grodno 64–63 in a defensive battle on May 28, 2026. The narrow victory keeps Minsk near the top of the league standings, while Grodno miss a golden opportunity to climb.

Match Report

From the opening tip, both teams emphasized physical defense and deliberate half-court sets. Minsk started strong, building a 19–14 lead after the first quarter behind an 8–0 run sparked by guard Vladimir Mikulski. Grodno responded in the second with a zone defense that stifled Minsk’s rhythm, cutting the deficit to 33–30 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Grodno take its first lead (48–46) thanks to efficient post play from center Artsiom Parakhouski. However, Minsk’s bench provided crucial minutes, and point guard Aliaksei Trastsinetski hit a step-back jumper to regain the advantage entering the fourth.

Decisive Final Moments

With the score tied at 62–62 and under a minute remaining, Minsk’s forward Maksim Salash grabbed an offensive rebound and drew a foul. He calmly sank both free throws to give his team a 64–62 lead. Grodno’s Uladzimir Veremeenko then split a pair of free throws, leaving the score 64–63. After a Minsk turnover with five seconds left, Grodno had a chance to win, but a contested three-pointer by Dzmitry Palashchyk rimmed out as time expired.

Standout Performances

• BC MINSK: Guard Vladimir Mikulski – 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
• Grodno: Center Artsiom Parakhouski – 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks.

The win improves Minsk to 12–3 on the season, while Grodno drops to 10–5. The two teams will meet again in early June, and this result sets up a compelling rematch.