Norrkoping Dolphins edged Boras Basket 88-85 in a tightly contested Svenska Basketligan fixture on October 24, 2026, surviving a late Boras push with timely shot-making and a strong finish at the free-throw line. The Dolphins trailed 66-65 after three quarters but owned the final minutes, improving to a valuable road result in the early-season table.

Match overview

Boras opened with a 22-24 first quarter before Norrkoping nudged ahead 41-44 at halftime. The hosts responded with a 25-21 third period to take a one-point lead into the fourth, but the Dolphins reclaimed control with a 23-19 closing quarter. The final margin stayed within one possession until the last 20 seconds, when Norrkoping converted key free throws.

• First quarter: Boras Basket 22-24
• Second quarter: 19-20 (halftime 41-44)
• Third quarter: 25-21 (66-65)
• Fourth quarter: 19-23 (85-88)

Key moments

Norrkoping opened the fourth quarter with an 8-2 run to grab a 73-68 lead. Boras answered behind forward Viktor Lindstrom, whose three-point play cut the deficit to 78-76 with 4:10 remaining. The Dolphins then found guard Elias Lundqvist for a step-back jumper and a corner three on consecutive possessions, pushing the lead to 84-78. Boras had one last chance after a pair of missed free throws, but Norrkoping’s defensive rebound and two clutch foul shots sealed the win.

Tactical story

The Dolphins won the game from beyond the arc, hitting 12 three-pointers to Boras’s eight. Norrkoping also moved the ball well, finishing with 21 assists on 31 made field goals. Boras held a 38-34 rebounding advantage and scored 16 second-chance points, but 16 turnovers proved costly. The hosts shot 19-of-24 from the free-throw line, while Norrkoping went 22-of-27, a difference that mattered in a three-point game.

Standout players

Elias Lundqvist led Norrkoping with 24 points, five assists and three steals. Center Marcus Sjöberg added 17 points and nine rebounds, while wing Anton Ekström chipped in 14 points. Boras were paced by Viktor Lindstrom’s 20 points and 10 rebounds, with guard Oskar Hellström scoring 16 points and dishing out seven assists.

Season impact

The result gives Norrkoping Dolphins an important early road win in the Svenska Basketligan and reinforces their late-game execution. Boras Basket will rue a one-possession loss but can take encouragement from a balanced offensive night. Both teams now turn to the next round of fixtures with the standings still tightly packed.