Široki TT Kabeli Beat Kansai Helios on the Road to Punch Ticket to the Finals

2026 ABA League 2 Playoffs, Semi-Finals, Game 2, Tuesday, April 14, 2026:

Kansai Helios - ŠIROKI TT KABELI 80:84 (15:29, 19:16, 29:13, 17:26)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Široki TT Kabeli are heading to the 2025/26 ABA League 2 Finals after defeating Kansai Helios on the road in Domžale, 84:80, in Game 2 of the semi-final series. In a true playoff battle, the visitors showed composure in the decisive moments to seal the series and punch their ticket to the title clash.

It was Široki TT Kabeli who opened the game in dominant fashion. The visitors imposed their rhythm early on and built a massive 18-point lead already in the opening minutes of the second quarter (17:35), looking fully in control of the contest. However, Kansai Helios refused to back down in front of their home crowd. The hosts gradually found their offensive flow and cut the deficit to 11 points by halftime (34:45), keeping themselves within striking distance.

The momentum fully shifted after the break. Kansai Helios stepped up on both ends of the floor in the third quarter, turning defense into offense and completing the comeback by the end of the period. With a 63:58 lead after 30 minutes, it seemed like the hosts had taken over the game.

Still, Široki TT Kabeli had the final say. Showing resilience and championship mentality, the visitors responded when it mattered the most. They regained control during the fourth quarter and entered a tense finish in front of a loud Domžale crowd.

In the clutch, Josip Bilinovac and D'Mitrik Trice stepped up as the difference-makers. The duo combined for 7 crucial points in the final two minutes, keeping Široki TT Kabeli in front and guiding them to a hard-fought 84:80 win.