Crvena zvezda Telekom downed Metalac Farmakom in Pionir Hall
Crvena zvezda Telekom scored a convincing win over Metalac Farmakom and tied their overall score with the second placed Cedevita.
Crvena zvezda Telekom scored a convincing win over Metalac Farmakom and tied their overall score with the second placed Cedevita.
ABA League 20th round, Monday, 18.1.2016:
CRVENA ZVEZDA TELEKOM - Metalac Farmakom 86:74 (22:11, 19:17, 23:20, 22:26)
Game recap: It was a one-sided game in Pionir Hall. Metalac Farmakom gave their best to be a worthy opponent to the reigning champions, but Crvena zvezda Telekom were just too good this time. The hosts were in the lead from the first to the last minute. They created a double digit margin already in the opening quarter (13:3), while at one point of the game the red and whites even had +21 (61:40). Metalac Farmakom managed to reduce their deficit in the final minutes, but they simply could make a full comeback.
Key moments: Yes, Metalac Farmakom did approach to 77:70 on two and half minutes before the end, so Crvena zvezda Telekom had to call for a time-out. Their head coach Dejan Radonjić decided to bring back Quincy Miller into the game, although the American player was resting for the most of the second half. It was a great call, because Miller scored a three-pointer already in the next play for 80:70... Crvena zvezda Telekom returned on a safe distance and stayed there until the end.
Man of the match: Nemanja Dangubić showed that his injury is way in the past! Young shooting guard made 17 points and he was the top scorer in the winning team. His overall index rating was 22.
Can't trick the stats: Crvena zvezda Telekom had 26 assists on this match! The ball was going from one player to another with great speed and precision, while Metalac Farmakom could not find a proper answer defensively.
