Zadar grab big win on the road in Stožice

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 10, Sunday, 5 December 2021:

Cedevita Olimpija - ZADAR 73:74 (20:32, 19:15, 16:15, 18:12)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In a thrilling finish of their game on the road in Stožice Arena in Ljubljana, Zadar have prevailed over Cedevita Olimpija. This is the second win of the season for the Dalmatian side and an important one for them in their battle to avoid the danger zone near the bottom of the standings, which they are currently sharing along with Split. On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija are still on the edge of the Playoffs zone with the 5:5 record after 10 rounds played.

Key moments: Even though Zadar have been in front throughout the majority of the game, at times even with the double digits, Cedevita Olimpija managed to make it anybody’s game in the end and tied the game in the finish. As the teams entered the final minute, they have been tied at the score of 72:72. Justin Carter took Zadar in front with 2 successful free throw attempts (72:74) and on the other end Jacob Pullen took advantage of only one with 15 seconds remaining on the game clock. Zadar had the final ball possession, the hosts tried to interrupt it with a personal foul, but did not manage to do it and Zadar took the two points back home with them to Višnjik.

Man of the match: Justin Carter had a monster performance for Zadar, as he led them to the win with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and a valuation of 30. He is our man of the match!ž

Can’t trick the stats: Cedevita Olimpija had as many as 14 turnovers and Zadar 9. This was the major difference between the two sides.