Thrilling game in Skopje, MZT prevail over Mega
In the opening match of the ABA League Round 20, MZT Skopje Aerodrom prevailed over Mega Leks at home court. Vlatko Čančar missed the 2-pointer for the visitors in the final second.
Djordje Drenovac (Photo: MZT Skopje Aerodrom/Igor Panevski)
ABA League Regular Season, Round 20, Saturday, 28.1.2017:
MZT SKOPJE AERODROM - Mega Leks 75:74 (23:21, 21:13, 24:22, 7:18)
Story of the game: The race for the ABA League survival is getting more and more interesting every weekend! MZT Skopje Aerodrom managed to score a valuable win against Mega Leks and now both teams have the same overall score 7-13. It is also very important to mention that Mega Leks still have a better head to head score against MZT Skopje Aerodrom as the reigning vice-champions triumphed in the 1st part of the season by 87:72.
Key moments: MZT Skopje Aerodrom had +14 in the opening minutes of the last quarter - 71:57, but then Mega Leks made a stunning 16:2 run and took over the lead - 74:73, with just 1 minute left on the clock! However, then Charlon Kloof made 1 free throw to tie the score at 74:74, after that MZT Skopje Aerodrom played a good defense, while Xavier Thames got fouled on the other end. He also made just 1 free-throw, but MZT were once again in front - 75:74. Mega Leks had the final attack in this match, the ball ended up in the hands of Vlatko Čančar who pulled up for a long-range 2-pointer... He missed.
Man of the match: Josh Scott had brutal numbers this evening - He finished the match with 17 points and 12 rebounds while his overall index rating was 32. Also, Charlon Kloof had an outstanding role today, He made several spectacular plays that will certainly find their place among the Top 5 plays of the round.
Can' trick the stats: Interesting enough, Mega Leks made more 3-pointers than MZT Skopje Aerodrom, but the home team dominated in 2-pointers. Check this out - MZT made 23 two-pointers, Mega scored only 14.
