Union Olimpija knocked down Zadar with excellent finish
Union Olimpija have achieved a new victory after suffering two defeats in a row previously and they did it against Zadar, that have won twice in the previous two rounds.
Union Olimpija have achieved a new victory after suffering two defeats in a row previously and they did it against Zadar, that have won twice in the previous two rounds.
ABA League 21st round, Saturday, 23.1.2016:
UNION OLIMPIJA - Zadar 84:76 (22:22, 22:18, 18:21, 22:15)
Game recap: After waiting unsuccessfully for the past two rounds, Union Olimpija fans have managed to celebrate a new victory with their team, that stays alive in the battle to avoid relegation. The Dragons were better than Zadar, that celebrated against Tajfun and Cedevita in previous two rounds, at home court in Stožice Arena, but they needed to wait until fourth quarter to prove it. The green and white have managed to escape the very bottom of the standings with this triumph.
Key moments: Just like we are used to this season in our competition, the development of the game was dramatic until its final part. The home side entered the last quarter with only a point of advantage, but then put it into the higher gear and turned the game in their favour between 33rd and 34th minute, with a 6:0 run which gave them a 70:63 advantage. From this point on, Zadar did not manage to threaten their lead anymore.
Man of the match: Sava Lešić shined this time for Union Olimpija as he ended the game with 22 points, no less than 5 steals, 4 rebounds and an assist. He is our man of the match.
Can"t trick the stats: Union Olimpija had a fantastic 3-point shooting game this time around as they made 11 3-point shot attempts out of 22. Many times it has been said that this team lives and dies with three pointers and this time their destiny chose the first option.
