Crvena zvezda mts stronger than Cedevita Olimpija for 2nd time

ABA League Round 24, Saturday, 18 April 2021:

Cedevita Olimpija - CRVENA ZVEZDA MTS 72:89 (23:20, 9:24, 24:19, 16:26)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the second clash of Cedevita Olimpija and Crvena zvezda mts in just a couple of days, this time in Ljubljana, Crvena zvezda mts have prevailed over the Dragons once more. For Crvena zvezda mts, this is the 21st win of the season and they are now on a 21:3 record after 24 games are behind them. They are now in the best position with 2 games left until the end of the regular season, as they are the only remaining team with only 3 defeats on their record. On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija are on a 17:7 record after 24 games and they still need to battle in the remaining 2 games for their Playoffs spot.

Key moments: Cedevita Olimpija were the ones to open the game in a more successful fashion and they went up 23:20 after the first quarter. However, Crvena zvezda mts have turned the game completely upside-down in the opening minutes of the second quarter, as they went on a 7:0 run to take the 23:27 lead. Cedevita Olimpija stayed close until 18th minute, when the score was 30:32, but then Crvena zvezda mts came up with another 7:0 run and pulled away to 30:39. After that, the hosts did not manage to threaten to take away their lead anymore until the end of the game.

Man of the match: Ognjen Dobrić was fantastic for Crvena zvezda mts this time, as he had 26 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a valuation of 27. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Cedevita Olimpija had 16 turnovers and Crvena zvezda mts only 10. Also, Crvena zvezda mts had 11 steals and Cedevita Olimpija only 2. That’s what was crucial this time around.