Payback time for Zvezda in Laktaši
In their second game against Igokea this season, Crvena zvezda Telekom managed to get their revenge over Igokea for the Belgrade defeat with a convincing display. Igokea retired the jersey of Milan Dozet before the game
In their second game against Igokea this season, Crvena zvezda Telekom managed to get their revenge over Igokea for the Belgrade defeat with a convincing display. Igokea retired the jersey of Milan Dozet before the game.
ABA League 23rd round, Sunday, 7.2.2016:
Igokea - CRVENA ZVEZDA TELEKOM 54:74 (7:19, 23:16, 14:23, 10:16)
Game recap: Crvena zvezda Telekom have taken back home from Laktaši a new pair of points, as they managed to beat Igokea with a convincing display throughout the game and get their sweet revenge for the Belgrade defeat, which they suffered in the 10th round against this opponent. Igokea have suffered their second defeat in a row, after previously losing in Novo mesto against Krka and still cannot completely relax in their battle to avoid relegation.
Before the game, Igokea retired the jersey with number 6, which used to be worn by their former captain Milan Dozet, which therefore officially became the club"s legend.
Key moments: After the red and white finished the first half with a five-point advantage, they also went on a 5:0 run in the opening two minutes of the second half. With 40:30 and 18 minutes to go, it was very difficult to consider that Igosi could return into the battle for the victory and it indeed did not happen. Zvezda even increased their lead later (58:41) in 29th minute and the game was practically over.
Man of the match: All-around performance of Crvena zvezda Telekom"s excellent point guard Stefan Jović earned him the man of the match honour. He finished the game by leading his team in rebounds and assists (7 each), valuation (18) and +/- statistics (20), while adding 6 points.
Can't trick the stats: The main difference between the teams comes from a field goal percentage this time, especially the 3-pointers. While the winners scored 13 three-pointers from 29 attempts (45%), Igokea"s percentage was only 19.
