NH Ostrava held off a determined GAPA Hradec Kralove squad for an 89-82 home victory in the Narodni Basketbalova Liga on October 1, 2026. Ostrava used a strong first half to build a cushion, then weathered a second-half surge to secure the win in front of its home fans.

Match Overview

NH Ostrava started the game with purpose, moving the ball quickly and attacking the basket. GAPA Hradec Kralove stayed within striking distance thanks to hot three-point shooting, but Ostrava’s defensive pressure and rebounding advantage kept the visitors from taking control. The hosts led for nearly the entire first half.

• First quarter: NH Ostrava 24, GAPA Hradec Kralove 20
• Second quarter: NH Ostrava 22, GAPA Hradec Kralove 18
• Third quarter: NH Ostrava 20, GAPA Hradec Kralove 24
• Fourth quarter: NH Ostrava 23, GAPA Hradec Kralove 20
• Final score: NH Ostrava 89, GAPA Hradec Kralove 82

How Ostrava Held On

GAPA Hradec Kralove came out of halftime with a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to two points, and the game became a possession-by-possession battle. Ostrava’s response was led by Radek Nečas, who scored 9 points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch three-pointer with 3:21 remaining that pushed the lead to 80-73.

Hradec Kralove kept fighting, hitting two quick threes to make it a four-point game, but Ostrava iced the game at the free-throw line. The hosts made 8-of-10 free throws in the final two minutes and forced a key turnover on Hradec’s final meaningful possession. Ostrava’s bench also provided a spark, outscoring Hradec’s reserves 24-15.

Standout Performers

Radek Nečas led NH Ostrava with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. He was efficient from the field and aggressive when the game tightened. Martin Gniadek added 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Lukáš Bukovjan contributed 14 points and 5 assists. Ostrava shot 49% from the field and held a 42-34 rebounding edge.

For GAPA Hradec Kralove, Petr Bohačík scored a game-high 22 points, including four three-pointers. Jan Hlaváč added 16 points and 7 assists, and David Škach finished with 12 points. Hradec Kralove shot well from beyond the arc but could not overcome Ostrava’s advantage in the paint.

What the Result Means

The win moves NH Ostrava into a positive early-season position in the Narodni Basketbalova Liga and reinforces its home-court strength. The team’s balanced scoring and ability to execute late are encouraging signs. For GAPA Hradec Kralove, the loss is a frustrating one, but the performance showed resilience and shooting ability that should serve the team well in upcoming games.