Budućnost grabbed 14th straight win in Skopje thriller
Budućnost VOLI are on a 14-games long winning streak after not even MZT Skopje Aerodrom did not manage to stop their march towards the first place after the end of regular season, which they have now secured.
Budućnost VOLI are on a 14-games long winning streak after not even MZT Skopje Aerodrom did not manage to stop their march towards the first place after the end of regular season, which they have now secured.
ABA League 23rd round, Monday, 8.2.2016:
MZT Skopje Aerodrom - BUDUĆNOST VOLI 68:72 (25:15, 8:22, 20:17, 15:18)
Game recap: Budućnost VOLI have secured themselves a "pole position” before the playoffs already three rounds before the end of the regular season. Luka Pavićević"s team achieved their 14th straight win on the road in Jane Sandanski Arena against MZT Skopje Aerodrom despite the poor start, but thanks to great last 30 minutes of the game. MZT suffered their second defeat in a row and are again in the danger zone near the bottom of the standings, with only a win more than the last-before-last placed Sutjeska.
Key moments: It has been a thriller all until the final seconds. With half a minute left, MZT Skopje Aerodrom were in front by only a point, but Budućnost VOLI had ball possession. Omar Cook was the one to step up and he scored a difficult three point shot attempt with 25 seconds left, which gave the visitors a 70:68 lead. MZT Skopje Aerodrom were not successful at the other end, as Marko Luković missed, Budućnost VOLI scored on a fast break and the game was decided.
Man of the match: The all-around performance of big man Aleksandar Marić was the one that created the difference for Budućnost VOLI this time. The excellent center led his team in rebounding (7) and contributed 12 points, 3 steals and a block for a valuation of 16 and his man of the match award.
Can't trick the stats: The outcome of the game was decided in Budućnost VOLI"s favour due to the fact that Luka Pavićević"s squad were the more accurate team from the field. They converted 47% of their shots (28/60), while the home side converted only 41% (22/54).
