PITESTI, Romania (Interstat) — Rapid Bucuresti defeated Pitesti 83-78 on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Stadionul Trivale Pitesti. The visitors built a 48-35 halftime lead behind 26 points in the second quarter and held off a late rally.

Rapid Bucuresti outscored Pitesti 22-18 in the first quarter and 26-17 in the second. Pitesti cut into the deficit in the third quarter, winning the period 22-19, and pulled within five points in the fourth with a 21-16 edge, but Rapid Bucuresti held on.

Kendall Lewis led Pitesti with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Catalin Baciu added 18 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Thornton contributed 15 points and four assists. Radovan Djokovic scored seven points. Dimitrius Underwood added six points. Evan Maxwell and Tudor Somacescu each scored four points.

Rapid Bucuresti’s season record improved to 21-14. Pitesti fell to 16-18. The victory avenged a 91-86 loss to Pitesti on Dec. 13, 2025, and followed a 96-77 win over Pitesti on May 11.