FMP back on winning track
FMP have beaten Union Olimpija in an important battle of two sides, that are fighting for a spot in the upper half of the standings and have returned back on winning track after a defeat in Skopje.
Stefan Lazarevic (Photo: FMP)
ABA League Regular Season, Round 22, Saturday, 11.2.2017:
FMP – Union Olimpija 89:79 (20:21, 20:20, 14:15, 35:23)
Game recap: In the battle of two teams that are contending for a spot in the upper half of the standings, FMP were the most successful one at home in FMP Sports Hall, Belgrade. They have cracked the resistance of Union Olimpija in the last quarter and increased their chances of reaching the final seventh place, or higher. What especially matters for Branko Maksimović’s squad is the fact that they have won the game with more than four points of margin (they lost by four in Ljubljana) which gives them an advantage over the green and white at the end of the season in case both teams finish the season with the same number of points on their records.
Key moments: In the 32nd minute, Olimpija still had a 1-point game, trailing only 59:58. However, that’s when FMP’s sharp-shooting show has begun, as they scored 3 consecutive three pointers in only two minutes and pulled away to a 68:60 lead in the 34th minute. The Dragons have never ever recovered from this blow until the end of the game.
Man of the match: There can simply be no doubt on who is the man of the match this time. Dejan Davidovac ended the clash with 28 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks and an overall valuation of 32! He was the key to his team’s win this time around.
Check out some of the nicest plays by Dejan Davidovac from the night:
Can't trick the stats: FMP have demonstrated what teamwork means for the success of the team. They had 26 assists in comparison to 18 of the guests and this is what pushed the game their way.
