High tension, fiery atmosphere, and fierce rivalry – these are the defining traits of the ProCredit Superleague Play-off Finals as Trepça and Bashkimi prepare to face off once again. The sixth and potentially decisive match of the series is set for Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Minatori Sports Hall in Mitrovica.
Trepça currently leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, and is just one victory away from defending their national title. However, Prizren’s Bashkimi is determined to push the series to a dramatic Game 7, which would be played this Sunday in Prizren if necessary.
“The ProCredit Superleague Play-off Finals have delivered extraordinary excitement, spectacular atmospheres, and high-quality basketball,” reads the official statement from the league. Every point scored and every second played has proven crucial, as both teams battle for the top honor in Kosovar basketball.
During the regular season, both teams finished at the top of the standings and maintained a tightly contested head-to-head record. In this final series, Trepça and Bashkimi each hold two wins apiece in regular encounters, in addition to their showdown in the Kosovo Cup Final, where Trepça – known as the “Miners” – emerged victorious.
Final Series Results So Far:
- Game 1: Bashkimi 84 – Trepça 77
- Game 2: Trepça 79 – Bashkimi 72
- Game 3: Bashkimi 71 – Trepça 88
- Game 4: Trepça 80 – Bashkimi 74
- Game 5: Bashkimi 85 – Trepça 77
As the stage is set for Game 6, all eyes will be on the Minatori arena, where the atmosphere is expected to be electric. Trepça has home-court advantage and the opportunity to clinch the championship in front of their passionate supporters, while Bashkimi will be looking to silence the crowd and force a deciding match.
Whether it ends in Mitrovica or continues in Prizren, this final series has already etched its place in the history of Kosovar basketball.
