Dorka Juhász delivered 22 points and 11 rebounds as Hungary beat Korea 82-73, securing second place in Group B with a 2-1 record. Her efficient shooting and work on the boards powered Hungary into a quarterfinal qualifier against Japan after France finished atop the group.
What happened
Juhász shot 8-for-13 from the floor and converted both of her 3-point attempts during 27 minutes and 15 seconds of action. She also contributed one assist and one steal while finishing with a game-best efficiency rating of 28.
Hungary established a decisive advantage on the glass, outrebounding Korea 43-21. That control generated 17 second-chance points and helped Hungary turn additional possessions into a nine-point victory.
Juhász was central to that rebounding edge. Her 11 boards represented 25.6% of Hungary’s total, giving her a direct role in more than one-quarter of the team’s rebounds.
Why it matters
The result preserved Hungary’s route into the knockout bracket. With France winning Group B, Hungary’s 2-1 mark was enough to lock down second place and a spot in the quarterfinal qualification round.
Hungary now moves one step closer to the quarterfinals, but it must first get past Japan. The win over Korea provided the required group-stage result and kept the team’s tournament run alive.
By the numbers
Juhász combined volume with accuracy, making eight of her 13 field-goal attempts while remaining perfect from beyond the arc on two shots. She finished plus-11, matching her double-double with a positive impact during her time on the floor.
The contrast in rebounding totals was one of the clearest statistical features of the game. Hungary collected nearly twice as many rebounds as Korea, and its 17 second-chance points showed how that 43-21 advantage translated into scoring opportunities.
Juhász’s efficiency rating of 28 led all players in the game. Her 22-point, 11-rebound performance supplied Hungary with production inside and outside while anchoring the team’s control of missed shots.
What to watch next
Hungary will meet Japan in the quarterfinal qualifier Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. local time in Berlin. The matchup will determine whether Hungary advances from the qualification stage into the quarterfinals.
Juhász enters that game following an efficient double-double and a commanding performance on the glass. Hungary’s next test is whether it can carry that rebounding strength and second-chance production into the elimination matchup.