Drama in Podgorica, Cedevita beat Budućnost
Cedevita scored huge away win against Budućnost VOLI in Podgorica. Marko Tomas made the game-winning two-pointer on 4 seconds before the end.
Owen Klassen (Photo: Buducnost VOLI)
Cedevita scored huge away win against Budućnost VOLI in Podgorica. Marko Tomas made the game-winning two-pointer on 4 seconds before the end.
ABA League Regular Season, Round 14, Sunday, 18.12.2016:
Budućnost VOLI - CEDEVITA 84:86 (24:16, 26:31, 19:19, 15:20)
Game recap: We haven't expected anything less from the derby of the week! Budućnost VOLI and Cedevita played a thrilling match in the 14th round of the ABA League, while at the end the Zagreb crew prevailed. Therefore, Cedevita made a sweet revenge to Budućnost VOLI for that painful defeat in the opening round of the 2016/17 season, while the Orange crew also made a huge step forward in the Playoffs race.
Key moments: It is important to mention that Budućnost VOLI have been in front throughout the most part of the match. To be fully precise, the hosts took the lead at 8:6 in the 4th minute and then dropped it at 69:70 in the 33rd minute! Still, two sides were all tied on 30 seconds before the end - 84:84.
Cedevita had the ball possesion, Marko Tomas missed a lay-up, but Toni Katić made an offensive rebound, so the visitors got another chance to win this match. And, Marko Tomas does not miss two times in a row. Experienced guard made a two-pointer from the corner and brought crucial lead for Cedevita - 86:84.
There were 4 seconds left on the clock, while Budućnost VOLI called for a time-out. However, they did not organize a good play, so Shawn James had to take a very difficult jumper... He missed that 2pts shot and the score remained the same - 86:84 for Cedevita.
Man of the match: Miro Bilan had the highest index rating (21) in the away crew, Ra'Shad James was also very good (20 index points), but the X Factor this evening was John Shurna. Cedevita power forward was the top scorer in his team with 17 points, and many of them came in the very important moments.
Can' trick the stats: Cedevita had 12 offensive rebounds today, and that last one gave them a chance to win this match. You already know how that ended.
