Cedevita prevailed over Karpoš Sokoli after a thrilling game in Zagreb

Friday, 24. February 2017 at 19:58

Cedevita will spend the weekend all alone at the 2nd place on the standings as they beat Karpoš Sokoli in the opening match of the ABA League Round 24.

Ra'Shad James (Photo: Cedevita/Marin Susic)

ABA League Regular Season, Round 24, Friday, 24.2.2017:

CEDEVITA - Karpoš Sokoli 81:77 (14:20, 22:19, 25:20, 20:18)

MATCH STATISTICS

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: This Friday was obviously reserved for basketball thrillers here in ABA League. Cedevita had to bring out everything they got to defeat the brave crew of Karpoš Sokoli. The hosts have actually been down for the most part of the game, however in crucial moments the boys in orange jerseys made some important shots and managed to score this valuable win.
Cedevita are therefore once again all alone at the 2nd spot on the standings, while they need two more wins to definitely clinch the 2nd position before the ABA League Playoffs.

Key moments: Karpoš Sokoli made 12 three-pointers this evening, but at the end it was Cedevita's 3-pointer that decided the winner. With just over a minute left on the clock, Filip Krušlin made a 3pts shot from the corner and pushed Cedevita on a 4-point lead - 81:77. As you can see, that was also the final score of the game.

Man of the match: Marko Arapović! Young power forward of Cedevita has definitely played his best match n the 2016/17 season. He had 16 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while some of his points came in the most important moments of the game.

Can't trick the stats: Despite scoring 12 three-pointers, Karpoš Sokoli had "only" 14 assists. On the other side, Cedevita had 23...

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