1. The series is tied at 1-1, making this a tense game where a high-scoring affair is unlikely.
2. Handlová’s physical defense consistently troubles Spišská Nová Ves.
3. Spišská Nová Ves has scored over 77 points against Handlová only once in six meetings this season.

The playoff battle between Handlová and Spišská Nová Ves is heating up, with the series locked at 1-1. Both teams have defended their home court so far—Handlová took the opener 75-71, while Spišská Nová Ves responded in Game 2 with a 74-68 victory. With so much at stake, this third game is expected to be highly tense and nervous, which typically results in lower-scoring, defensive basketball.

Out of their six head-to-head games this season, Spišská Nová Ves has surpassed the 77-point mark only once, back in December on their home floor, winning 79-67. In all other encounters, Handlová’s intense, physical defense has successfully limited their scoring output.

Handlová is known for their disciplined and highly physical defense, applying relentless pressure on every possession. Their aggressive approach consistently disrupts Spišská Nová Ves’s offensive flow, making it difficult for them to find open looks or build scoring momentum.

In Game 2, Spišská managed to snatch a win mainly due to Handlová’s late-game collapse, as they failed to score for six straight minutes in the final quarter. Without that offensive blackout, Handlová might have walked away with a second win. Expect Handlová to respond by tightening up their defensive focus even more, especially with their passionate home crowd behind them.

Game 2 saw fan clashes and a temporary stoppage of play, highlighting the boiling tension between both camps. Given this atmosphere and Handlová’s defensive mentality, it’s reasonable to expect a hard-fought, low-scoring game, where Spišská Nová Ves will struggle to reach the 77-point mark once again.