FMP Meridian win the overtime thriller in Gripe

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 25, Saturday, 2 April 2022:

Split - FMP MERIDIAN 85:90 (18:20, 21:18, 13:14, 22:22, 11:16)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: On the road in Split Sports Hall, FMP Meridian have prevailed over the hosts after overtime thriller. This way, FMP have achieved their 14th win of the AdmiralBet ABA League season and the one that secures them a spot in the AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs for this season, with 3 games still to play for them. On the other side, this defeat puts Split at 6:18 record and they need to win in the remaining two games in order to have a chance to escape the danger zone near the bottom of the AdmiralBet ABA League standings.

Key moments: After a close game, Bryce Jones had the chance to win the game in the final seconds of regular playing time, but his jumper was not accurate and the game went to overtime. FMP were the ones to open the overtime better than their opponents, as they have pulled away to a 5-point lead after the opening two minutes of the extra period with a 7:2 run (76:81). As it turned out, this has been crucial for the outcome of the game, as Split did not manage to even the game once more.

Man of the match: Bryce Jones has been the key for the win of FMP Meridian, as he led them to the triumph with 23 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and a valuation of 28. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: FMP Meridian have outrebounded Split 43:32 and that has secured them the win in the end.