Mega MIS are back on the winning track
After suffering four losses in a row, Mega MIS are back on the winning track, as they have prevailed over FMP Meridian in a clash of two Belgrade city rivals.
(Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14, Sunday, 8 January 2023:
MEGA MIS - FMP Meridian 77:72 (18:19, 19:18, 19:22, 21:13)
Game recap: After suffering four losses in a row, Mega MIS are back on the winning track, as they have prevailed over FMP Meridian in a clash of two Belgrade city rivals. In Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall, the fans have witnessed an exciting, close game, where in the end, Mega MIS have prevailed. This is the 4th win of the season for Mega MIS, and they are now on a 4:10 record after 14 rounds, still battling to avoid the danger zone near the bottom of the standings. On the other side, FMP Meridian have only lost their 4th game this season and with a 10:4 record, they are now a step away from the teams, that keep chasing the very bottom of the AdmiralBet ABA League standings.
Key moments: It has been a close game, for which it seemed that it could have gone either way for the majority of the playing time. The teams remained close all until 4 minutes until the end, when Mega MIS were up 69:68. That’s when Mega MIS made a 4:0 run over the following minute, to get in front by 5 points (73:68), with 3 minutes to go. It turned out that FMP Meridian did not manage to cut the gap anymore until the end of the game and Mega MIS celebrated.
Man of the match: Ahmaad Rorie was once again the best player of Mega MIS, as he guided them towards the new win. He finished the contest with 12 points, 4 rebounds, just as many assists, and a valuation of 20 on his record. He is our man of the match!
Can’t trick the stats: FMP Meridian had no less than 18 turnovers this time, while Mega MIS only had 12. That’s what pushed the flow of the game home team’s way.
