Zvezda doubled their lead against Cedevita - It's 2-0 for the reigning champions
Crvena zvezda mts have come just one win away from winning the 2016/17 ABA League title, as they successfully defended home court against Cedevita in the opening two games of the finals.
Charles Jenkins (Photo: Crvena zvezda mts)
ABA League Playoffs, Finals, Game 2, 11.4.2017:
CRVENA ZVEZDA MTS - Cedevita 84:73 (29:18, 28:16, 15:16, 12:23)
Game recap: The home court of Crvena zvezda mts has been the unconquerable fortress for Cedevita so far in the 2016/17 ABA Finals. After winning Game 1 by 81:66, the boys in red & white jerseys triumphed in Game 2 by 84:73 and came just one win away from winning another title in the regional competition.
Unlike the previous match, this time Zvezda did not have to chase Cedevita's early lead. Simply because the home team was almost perfect offensively. Just take a look at the number of points they scored in the first 20 minutes. 57! Zvezda were up by 23 at the big break and had no problems to stay bin front until the end.
Key moments: The first half was the key, there is no doubt about that. With 29 points in the 1st quarter and with 28 points in the 2nd, Crvena zvezda mts have broken the spirit of their rivals. Especially as they scored two buzzer-beating 3-pointers in the last seconds of both periods.
Man of the match: And once again this award goes to the hands of Charles Jenkins of Crvena zvezda mts. He was the top scorer of the winning team with 16 points, while he also had 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His overall index rating was 23.
Can't trick the stats: While Crvena zvezda mts had a great shooting night, Cedevita were really struggling with their 2pts field goals. The visitors were 16/40 for 2pts.
