Municipal Galati 88–96 Corona Brasov | Liga Nationala de Baschet Masculin | 17 May 2026

Corona Brasov survived a late scare from Municipal Galati to post a 96–88 road victory in the Romanian Liga Nationala de Baschet Masculin. The result keeps Brasov firmly in the playoff chase, while Galati saw their slim postseason hopes take another hit.

Match Overview

Brasov came out firing, racing to a 28–18 lead after the first quarter thanks to hot perimeter shooting. Galati, however, clawed back steadily. A 12‑2 run to open the third quarter erased Brasov’s 49–40 halftime lead, and the game became a back‑and‑forth battle for the next ten minutes. The turning point came with 5:30 left in the fourth quarter, when Brasov guard Mihai Paul converted a four‑point play to push the lead to 84–77. Galati never recovered.

Key Moments

• First‑quarter barrage: Brasov hit 6 of 9 three‑pointers in the opening period, with forward Rares Uleșan scoring 11 points in the quarter.
• Galati’s rally: Center Andrei Gavrila dominated the paint in the third quarter, scoring 10 points and drawing four fouls as Galati briefly took a 65–63 lead.
• The four‑point play: Mihai Paul’s clutch shot from the left wing plus the foul swung momentum decisively back to Brasov.

Standout Performers

Mihai Paul led all scorers with 28 points, adding 6 assists and 4 steals in a brilliant all‑around performance. Rares Uleșan chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. For Galati, Andrei Gavrila tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds for a double‑double, while guard Darius Popa contributed 18 points and 7 assists.

Tactical Story

Brasov’s three‑point shooting (14-of-31, 45%) was the difference. Galati, by contrast, made only 7 of 24 attempts (29%). Brasov also forced 16 turnovers, converting them into 22 points. Galati’s defense struggled to contain Brasov’s pick‑and‑pop actions, leaving shooters open on the perimeter.

Season Impact

Brasov improves to 17–12, sitting tied for fifth place with CSM Oradea. Galati falls to 12–17, now three games out of the final playoff spot with only six games remaining. The loss is a significant blow for Galati, who must now win almost all of their remaining games to have any realistic chance of reaching the postseason.