Unicaja secured a 63-79 victory over BK KVIS Pardubice at the Enteria Arena in the Czech Republic, claiming their second win of the Basketball Champions League season. Kendrick Perry led the side with 15 points, seven assists, and three rebounds, anchoring a performance that saw the visitors maintain control through steady defensive pressure and perimeter shooting.

Unicaja establishes control early in Pardubice

The visiting side started strong in the Czech Republic, opening with a 5-0 run sparked by Pantzar and Noua. Pardubice responded with a 6-0 sequence capped by a three-pointer from Moffat to claim a brief advantage. Unicaja quickly reclaimed momentum through an aggressive 9-0 response driven by Kravish, Kalinoski, and Perry. Despite a late first-quarter push that included consecutive three-pointers from Matt Thomas and Tuma, Unicaja closed the opening frame ahead at 17-21.

Perimeter battles shape the second quarter

Pardubice pressed the tempo in the second period, with Key narrowing the deficit before Noua answered from beyond the arc. The Czech squad trimmed the margin to just two points at 28-30 before Noua struck again from long range. Unicaja gradually built separation as the half wound down, using a three-pointer from Perry to stretch the lead to 31-41. Kravish and Noua added further baskets before the halftime buzzer, sending the visitors into the locker rooms with a 33-45 cushion.

Defensive adjustments seal the road victory

Pardubice cut the deficit to nine points at 40-49 early in the third quarter before Unicaja tightened its defensive schemes. A block by Barreiro triggered a fast break finished by Hunt with a basket and a foul, shifting the momentum firmly back to the club. Willy Hernangómez contributed during the run, and another Barreiro three-pointer helped push the advantage to 48-64 heading into the final period. The hosts continued shooting from deep in the fourth quarter through Bonham and Moffat, but Perry, Noua, and Kalinoski neutralized the late rally to confirm the 63-79 final scoreline.

Match Statistics and Officials

The fixture was officiated by Yohan Rosso, Gatis Salins and Josip Jurcevic at the Enteria Arena. Pardubice’s Joe Bryant Jr. fouled out of the contest due to accumulated fouls. The hosts shot 17 in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 15 in the third, and 15 in the fourth. Unicaja posted quarters of 21, 24, 19, and 15 points respectively to secure their second win in the competition’s opening phase.