Lapornik and Thomas shine as Krka grab important win over Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 21, Sunday, 6 March 2022:

KRKA - Split 87:84 (21:24, 25:25, 23:11, 18:24)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Krka fans will be breathing a bit more easily after 21st round of the AdmiralBet ABA League season, as their squad have grabbed an important win in their battle to escape the bottom of the standings, at home in Novo mesto over Split. This is the fourth win of the season for Krka, which are now on a 4:15 record, owning a win more than Split, that are the last placed after 21 rounds, with a 3:17 record. This way, Krka have also got their revenge for the defeat on the road in Split in the 8th round of the 2021/22 AdmiralBet ABA League season.

Key moments: Four minutes into the second half, Split have been in front by 2 points (51:53), and it seemed like the two squads would bring the game into a close finish, but that’s when Krka went on a 12:0 run, over the next 3 minutes, that put them up in the double-digits (63:53). Split fought back and cut the gap to only 2 points with 7 minutes remaining on the game clock (71:69). But over the course of the next two minutes, Krka again pulled away with a 12:0 run (83:69). Split never recovered again until the end of the game.

Man of the match: Krka’s latest arrival Miha Lapornik proved his value, as his team have knocked down Split. He had 25 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and a valuation of 27, leading his team towards the valuable win.

Can’t trick the stats: Krka have been impressive, while shooting from beyond the arc. They have scored 11 out of their 24 attempts (46%) and this has been crucial for their win in the end.