SC Derby shoot lights out to beat MZT Skopje Aerodrom

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 17, Saturday, 28 January 2023:

SC DERBY - MZT Skopje Aerodrom 103:85 (36:28, 26:19, 24:17, 17:21)

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Game recap: SC Derby put on a stellar shooting performance to beat MZT Skopje Aerodrom in Morača sports hall, Podgorica. This helps SC Derby with their playoff hopes as they improve to an 8-9 season record, while MZT Skopje remains at the bottom of the standings sitting at a 2-15 record.

Both teams started off in a high offensive rhythm, after the first quarter the score was 28:36. SC Derby shot lights out in the first half, they hit 19 of their 22 two-point shots in the first 20 minutes. MZT Skopje Aerodrom could not stop SC Derby's offense, and by the end of the game, the hosts would hit the 100-point mark. 

Key moments: In the second quarter, SC Derby went on a 10:2 run after MZT Skopje Aerodrom cut their lead to 6. Following this SC Derby built a 15-point lead heading into the halftime break, a lead they would keep building as the game progressed. 

Man of the match: Loren Jackson had a good night, finishing the game with 20 points, 5 assists, and a 23 valuation rating. 

Can't hide the stats: SC Derby was shooting lights out in their home gym tonight, they shot 59% from the field while MZT Skopje Aerodrom shot 39% from the field.