Zvezda outplayed Cedevita in Euroleague Top 16

In the first ABA League clash this season in the Euroleague Top 16, Crvena zvezda Telekom have outplayed Cedevita at home in Pionir Hall.

The first ABA League clash of the season in the Euroleague is over and Crvena zvezda Telekom are the ones that celebrate the victory, which is also their first victory this season against Cedevita this season, after the Zagreb side celebrated twice in the regional competition before.

Cedevita came to Zagreb without three important players for their rotation - Luka Žorić, Marko Arapović and Luka Babić.

The red and white started the game strongly and went on a 15:2 run in the opening four minutes and a half and were on the top ever since. Cedevita did not give up and managed to only 6 points (52:46) midway through the third quarter. However, the short bench at the game, did not allow the visitors to make their final punch and turn the game around.

Furthermore, Zvezda were again the better team in the final period, which they won by 14 points and celebrated the victory with the final score of 94:74.

Quincy Miller is the top scorer of the game with 22 points scored, while Vasilije Micić added 14 for Crvena zvezda Telekom. For Cedevita, Jacob Pullen led the way in scoring with 20 points, while Miro Billan followed him with 17.

Euroleague Top 16, Round 7, Group E, Thursday, 11.2.2016:

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