Petrol Olimpija returning from Sremska Mitrovica with a pair of points
Petrol Olimpija have beaten Mega Bemax on the road in Sremska Mitrovica and they did it quite deservedly after a thriller in the end, since they have offered the home team’s fans some show to see with their attractive performance.
Domen Lorbek (Photo: Mega Bemax/Ivica Veselinov)
2017/18 ABA League Regular Season, Round 4, Sunday, 15.10.2017:
Mega Bemax – PETROL OLIMPIJA 77:86 (22:25, 24:23, 22:15, 9:23)
Story of the game: Petrol Olimpija have returned to winning track after two defeats in the ABA League, as they have beaten Mega Bemax on the road in Sremska Mitrovica. They have cracked their opponents in the final minutes of the game, but they have still impressed with their performance, as they have offered the fans a set of attractive plays to enjoy. New reinforcement Domen Lorbek played his first ABA League game after his return to the Dragons’ lair and has thrilled everyone with his efficiency, as he scored all five of his 3-point attempts.
Key moments: The teams have exchanged their leads several times during the game, but the encounter still remained close until the final moments. With 4 minutes and a half remaining, Mega Bemax were still in front with the score 73:72. However, that’s when Jordan Morgan stepped up with four consecutive points from next two offensive possessions and turned the score around (76:73). Mega never came in front after this until the end of the game.
Man of the match: Jordan Morgan has impressed the spectators with his various attractive plays during the game, but he has also led his team with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, block and a game-high valuation of 24. He is our man of the match.
Can't trick the stats: Teamplay is what pushed Petrol Olimpija over their opponents, as they have collected 19 assists in comparison with only 13 of Mega Bemax.
