Budućnost VOLI stay at the top after beating Mornar
In the domestic derby, Budućnost VOLI have outscored Mornar at home in Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica, won their sixth game of the season in the ABA League and therefore they will continue to stand alone at the top of the standings after seven rounds.
Zoran Nikolic (Photo: Buducnost VOLI)
2017/18 ABA League Regular Season, Round 7, Sunday, 5.11.2017:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI - Mornar 79:70 (26:18, 16:15, 19:20, 18:17)
Game recap: In the local derby of Montenegro, Budućnost VOLI have outgunned Mornar at home court in Morača Sports Hall in Podgorica. Aleksandar Džikić’s squad have put on a convincing performance to roll over Mornar and will remain alone at the top of the standings in the ABA League after seven rounds, as they have grabbed 6 triumphs so far this season, more than any other team will have after seven games. On the othe side, Mornar will stay in the middle of the standings with three wins collected so far.
Key moments: The key moments of the clash arrived at the end of second quarter. In the 16th minute, the teams were still tied at 31:31. However, Budućnost VOLI have gone on a 9:0 run during the next three minutes and went up with the score 40:31. Mornar never managed to threaten their lead anymore unil the end of the clash.
Man of the match: Even though their victory over Mornar was the result of the team effort above all, Kyle Landry is selected to be the man of the match this time around for the home side. He only spent 26 minutes on court, but managed to contribute 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and an assist. He is our man of the match.
Can't trick the stats: Budućnost VOLI had a fantastic 3-point shot success rate. They scored 8 out of 15 attempts from beyond the arc (53.3%) and this is what turned the flow of the game their way.
