Budućnost continue at first place after winning in Skopje
Budućnost VOLI have beaten MZT Skopje Aerodrom in Jane Sandanski Arena in Skopje and have successfully protected their first place in the standings after nine rounds.
Petar Popovic (Photo: MZT Skopje Aerodrom/Robert Spasovski)
ABA League Round 9, Sunday, 19.11.2017:
MZT Skopje Aerodrom – BUDUĆNOST VOLI 71:93 (13:22, 20:21, 20:18, 18:32)
Game recap: The clash of the first and last placed teams ahead of the ninth round did not bring up any upsets, as Budućnost VOLI have demonstrated class to show off MZT Skopje Aerodrom on the road in Jane Sandanski Arena, Skopje. The guests have been a better team throughout the clash and have finally confirmed their supremacy in the final quarter, when they even pulled away to more than 20 points of margin.
Key moments: At the end of the third quarter, MZT Skopje Aerodrom have managed to cut the deficit to only 8 points (61:53). However, their hope of a major comeback did not last for long, as the guests went on a 17:0 run in the opening five minutes of the last period, which has put them up with the score of 78:53. The winners were decided at that moment.
Man of the match: Nikola Ivanović has demonstrated his skills in the game against MZT Skopje Aerodrom, as he has orchestrated the game of his team, while leading them in scoring with 14 points and adding 3 rebounds and assists apiece. His valuation was 15 and he is deservedly our man of the match.
Can't trick the stats: Budućnost VOLI were simply dominant on the glass. They had 38 rebounds, in comparison to 24 of MZT Skopje Aerodrom.
