Bluiett's last-second heroics give Slovan Bratislava historic home victory over Krka

2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, Group A, Round 6, Sunday, 1 November 2026:

SLOVAN BRATISLAVA – Krka 66:64 (17:18, 20:16, 13:16, 16:14)

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Game Recap: What a way to make history! Slovan Bratislava celebrated their first-ever AdmiralBet ABA League home game with a dramatic 66:64 victory over Krka, as Trevon Bluiett scored the game-winning basket with just 0.6 seconds remaining on the clock.

The Slovak newcomers could hardly have imagined a more memorable introduction to their home supporters in the regional competition. After playing their first four games of the season on the road, Dejan Jakara's team finally stepped onto their home court and delivered a victory that will be remembered for a long time.

However, it was far from an easy evening for the hosts. Krka, still searching for their first victory of the season, produced a determined performance and remained firmly in contention throughout the encounter. The Novo mesto squad demonstrated plenty of fighting spirit, repeatedly challenging Slovan and setting up a dramatic conclusion.

In the end, it was Bluiett who emerged as the hero, securing Slovan's third victory of the season and improving their record to 3-2. Meanwhile, Krka suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, remaining winless in Group A.

Key Moments: The decisive sequence came in the final minute of the fourth quarter, when the two teams were separated by the narrowest of margins and every possession carried enormous importance.

With Slovan holding a 64:62 advantage, Krka managed to draw level through Naje Smith, whose basket made it 64:64 with 19 seconds remaining. The visitors had completed their comeback and appeared to have given themselves an excellent opportunity to force overtime.

Slovan had other plans.

On the final possession, Mateo Drežnjak attempted a three-pointer but failed to connect. Just when it seemed the game might be heading into an additional five minutes, Trevon Bluiett reacted quickest, grabbed the offensive rebound and scored from close range to put Slovan ahead 66:64 with only 0.6 seconds left.

Krka still had one final opportunity, yet Blaž Mahkovic missed a three-point attempt, allowing the home crowd to celebrate an unforgettable victory.

Man of the Match: Trevon Bluiett.

There could hardly be a more deserving hero of Slovan Bratislava's historic evening than Trevon Bluiett.

The American forward finished the contest with 13 points, but it was his final basket that made all the difference. Showing excellent anticipation and determination, Bluiett collected the offensive rebound following Drežnjak's missed three-pointer and converted the decisive shot with just 0.6 seconds remaining.

Can't Trick the Stats: Slovan Bratislava dominated the paint, outrebounding Krka 36:23 and establishing a significant advantage on the glass. The hosts' ability to control the boards provided them with valuable additional possessions and proved to be one of the decisive factors in this closely contested encounter.

And fittingly, it was an offensive rebound that ultimately decided the winner. Following Mateo Drežnjak's missed three-pointer in the final seconds, Trevon Bluiett grabbed the ball and scored the game-winning basket with just 0.6 seconds remaining, turning Slovan's rebounding dominance into a historic home victory.