Zvezda one step away from clinching the title
Crvena zvezda Telekom defeated Mega Leks in Game 2 of the ABA League Finals and doubled their lead in the series to 2-0. The red and whites need just one more win the clinch the title!
Crvena zvezda Telekom defeated Mega Leks in Game 2 of the ABA League Finals and doubled their lead in the series to 2-0. The red and whites need just one more win the clinch the title!
ABA League Finals, Game 2, Saturday, 30.4.2016:
CRVENA ZVEZDA TELEKOM - Mega Leks 93:74 (26:21, 26:18, 20:21, 21:14) ***2-0 in wins
Game recap: Pionir Hall has not fallen! Crvena zvezda successfully defended their legendary fortress in the first two games of the ABA League Finals and came so close of winning the precious trophy. One win close!
Unlike the Game 1, when Mega Leks were more than just a worthy rival, the Game 2 was completely one-sided. Crvena zvezda Telekom were dominating the court from the first to the last minute… The hosts escaped to a double-digit lead already in the second quarter and stayed in front until the end. Mega Leks were simply unable to respond.
Key moments: Crvena zvezda Telekom definitely broke the resistance of Mega Leks in the last quarter. The red and whites made an early 5:0 run to escape to +17 (77:60), while they finished their rivals in the final moments of the game with 9:0 run for +21 (93:72).
Man of the match: It is really difficult to choose between Marko Simonović and Stefan Jović.
Simonović was the top scorer of the winning side with 16 points and his three-pointers have once again made difference in crucial moments. At the same time, Jović brilliantly organized the game of Crvena zvezda Telekom. He finished the match with 9 points and 9 assists, while he had the highest overall rating in his team - 20. Let"s say that two of them shared the Man of the Match award this time.
Can"t trick the stats: Assists! Crvena zvezda Telekom played as a true team, as they made 31 assists in Game 2!!! On the other side, Mega Leks collected only 13.
