Mornar stay in the Playoffs zone after beating Olimpija at home
Mornar have demonstrated strength in the game against Petrol Olimpija, as they have easily cruised to win, while putting on an attractive performance. They remain in the top four of the standings after this success.
Devin Oliver (Photo: Mornar/Media Pro)
ABA League Round 16, Saturday, 13.1.2018:
MORNAR – Petrol Olimpija 101:81 (18:23, 33:18, 25:21, 25:19)
Game recap: Mornar have beaten Petrol Olimpija at home in Topolica Sports Hall, Bar and have therefore celebrated their ninth triumph of the season, which keeps them in the company of the top three teams in the Playoffs zone. They have cruised to the new triumph, while demonstrating another beautiful performance to watch. On the other hand, Petrol Olimpija will keep struggling to exit the danger zone near the bottom of the standings, as they will continue to share the 10th place with Mega Bemax after 16 rounds.
Key moments: Mornar did start the game slowly and fell behind by 5 points after first quarter, but have had no problems turning the story around in the second quarter, as they have won this period with the score of 33:18. By halftime they have scored 51 points and led by 10 and that’s what was decisive for the outcome of the clash.
Man of the match: The game hero from the first game of these two sides once again became the game hero! Nemanja Vranješ had a terrific night, with 21 points, 4 rebounds, just as many assists, 2 steals, 1 block and a valuation of 28.
Can’t trick the stats: Mornar had 11 rebounds more than Petrol Olimpija (36:25) and that’s what was decisive this night.
