Crvena zvezda mts conquered Tivoli
Crvena zvezda mts are continuing their winning streak at the beginning of the season, as they have won for the third time in three games so far, by beating Petrol Olimpija on the road in Ljubljana.
Mathias Lessort (Photo: Petrol Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)
ABA League Round 3, Sunday, 8.10.2017:
Petrol Olimpija – CRVENA ZVEZDA MTS 73:82 (29:18, 13:25, 16:21, 15:18)
Game recap: It has been anything but a one-sided contest, as the home side have been in front by double digits already in the first half and have had the advantage also in the second one. However, Zvezda demonstrated their power late in the game to prevail over the hosts in the end. Crvena Zvezda mts are on top of the standings, still undefeated, after this triumph. On the other side, Petrol Olimpija find themselves in the lower half of the standings with one victory collected in their three opening games.
Key moments: For the last time, Petrol Olimpija have been ahead at the score of 49:48 in the 24th minute. That’s when Zvezda’s 8:0 run started over the following two minutes, which took them ahead by 7 points (56:49). Petrol Olimpija have never managed to threaten their lead properly after this run.
Man of the match: Zvezda’s floor general Taylor Rochestie shined again, as he led his team to the victory with 16 points, 7 rebounds 6 assists, 1 steal and a valuation of 23 in 27 minutes that he spent on court. He is our man of the match.
Can't trick the stats: Crvena Zvezda mts were a much better rebounding team in this clash and this is what brought them a victory. They had 11 rebounds more than Olimpija 36:25, which was just to more to not pay them off.
