Cedevita Olimpija beat Partizan Mozzart Bet in electric atmosphere in Stožice
In the NLB Match of the Round 10, Cedevita Olimpija have prevailed over Partizan Mozzart bet in front of 5.000 fans in Stožice Arena after a dramatic ending.
Karlo Matkovic (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 10, Sunday, 11 December 2022:
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA - Partizan Mozzart Bet 77:74 (23:19, 20:24, 20:18, 14:13)
Game recap: What a derby night in Ljubljana! In the NLB Match of the Round 10, Cedevita Olimpija have prevailed over Partizan Mozzart bet in front of 5.000 fans in Stožice Arena after a dramatic ending. It has been a game, which could have gone either way all until the end and in the very finish, the Dragons of Ljubljana turned out to be more focused when it mattered the most, taking away the win, their seventh this season in the regional competition and they are now on a 7:2 record after 9 games played. On the other side, Partizan Mozzart Bet have a record of 8:2 and and the chances of both teams to secure themselves a favourable Playoffs spot when the season ends, are looking well at the moment.
Key moments: It has really been a close game throughout the playing time and either of the two teams could grab a win this time. However, Cedevita Olimpija were the ones that were more determined in their desire to grab a win this time and came with a comeback late in the game. With 4 and a half minutes left in the game, the visiting side were up by 4 points (68:72) and that’s when Cedevita Olimpija went on a 7:0 run, during which Yogi Ferrell scored 5 points, which ended only in a final minute, for the 75:72 lead and with that lead they entered the final minute. In the finish, Partizan Mozzart Bet just did not manage to fight back once more and the Dragons celebrated.
Man of the match: Yogi Ferrell did not just contribute 5 points for the crucial 7:0 run by his team, but he also led them towards the win like a true floor general with 18 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds and a valuation of 23. He is our man of the match!
Can’t trick the stats: Since the game could have gone either way, there is no wonder why both of the teams have been similar in terms of stats, but perhaps Cedevita Olimpija’s field goal shooting was crucial this time, as they were shooting from the field 48% and Partizan Mozzart Bet 43%.
Stats
Players on court
| COL | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 1 | Ferrell Jr K. | 30:06 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| 7 | Alibegović A. | 22:29 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Murić E. | 17:46 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | Adams J. | 32:32 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 30 | Dragić Z. | 26:45 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| PAR | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | LeDay Z. | 22:55 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | Punter K. | 21:23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 |
| 10 | Papapetrou I. | 29:00 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Exum D. | 33:01 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 28 |
| 33 | Anđušić D. | 15:21 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:01 (Q4) | PAPAPETROU I. missed 2 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:01 (Q4) | PAPAPETROU I. rebound (offensive) | |
| 00:01 (Q4) | EXUM D. missed 3 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:08 (Q4) | 77 : 74 | 14 ADAMS J. made free throw (2 of 2) |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Ferrell Jr K. | 23 | - | 28 | Exum D. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Ferrell Jr K. | 18 | - | 24 | Exum D. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Omić A. | 8 | - | 5 | Lessort M. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Ferrell Jr K. | 8 | - | 6 | Exum D. |
