It proved to be third time lucky for Hungary as they finally opened their account in Group C with a 74-70 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Szolnok courtesy of a powerful first-half performance.

Having endured a tough start to their campaign with losses against group favourites Great Britain and F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Hungary are off and running although almost blew it after a nervous finish.

The home side accumulated a 15 point lead at the midway point of the game and looked comfortable but Bosnia & Herzegovina came roaring back in the closing stages.

With just under five minutes remaining, a three-pointer by Akos Horvath put Hungary 69-59 in front but an 8-1 run by the visitors capped off with a triple by Kenan Bajramovic made it a one shot game with less than two minutes left.

That set up a tense and nervous finale and when 73-67 in front Hungary looked to have done it but another triple by Bosnia & Herzegovina, this time from Nemanja Gordic meant it was still a one shot game with 25 seconds remaining.

However unlike in their previous game against Great Britain, the hosts kept their composure to eek out the win - David Vojvoda making the telling foul shot.

Adam Hanga starred for Hungary with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Things might have been different for Bosnia & Herzegovina had their usually reliable star man Henry Domercant not had an off day. He was a paltry 2 of 11 from the field and that was crucial in a tight game.