Budućnost VOLI bounce back from -16 to beat Zadar in Morača
On Saturday night, Budućnost VOLI have demonstrated a stunning comeback, as they bounced back from a 16-point deficit to prevail over Zadar at home in Morača Sports Hall.
Erick Green (Photo: Buducnost VOLI/Filip Roganovic)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Saturday, 4 March 2023:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI - Zadar 76:68 (13:23, 26:17, 22:16, 15:12)
Game recap: On Saturday night, Budućnost VOLI have demonstrated a stunning comeback, as they bounced back from a 16-point deficit to prevail over Zadar at home in Morača Sports Hall. It’s been a game of ups and downs and the second one this season, when the Podgorica side have celebrated against Zadar after a comeback. This win puts Budućnost VOLI on a 14:6 record and they are on a good path to secure themselves a home-court advantage in the Playoffs in case they secure a top 8 spot. On the other side, Zadar are now on a 9:11 record, just a win above the edge of the Playoffs Zone and they need to keep fighting in order to get back on the winning track, and find themselves in the Playoffs when the Regular Season ends.
Key moments: Midway through the second quarter, Zadar were in front by no less than 16 points (14:30), but Budućnost VOLI fought back and cut the gap between the two squads to only a point by halftime (39:40). In the second half, Budućnost VOLI prevailed on court, but the key moments came in the final minutes of the game. 2 minutes before the end, the margin was still only a point in favour of the hosts (69:68), but as it turned out, Zadar did not manage to score until the very end, while Budućnost VOLI went on a 7:0 run in the last 120 seconds of the game and secured themselves the 14th win of the season.
Man of the match: Erick Green led Budućnost VOLI towards the win with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and a valuation of 22 on his record. He is our man of the match!
Can’t trick the stats: Budućnost VOLI have topped Zadar in 3-point shooting (39% vs. 24%) and rebounding (35:32) and this is what has been crucial for their win in the end.
Stats
Players on court
| BUD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 1 | Reynolds C. | 20:28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | Lecomte E. | 27:53 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 17 | O'Brien J. | 21:09 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 21 | Jagodić Kuridža M. | 23:30 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 32 | Green II E. | 28:04 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| ZAD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 9 | Žganec K. | 27:38 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 19 | Lakić A. | 37:37 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | Drežnjak D. | 25:33 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 29 | Božić L. | 40:00 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| 46 | Ramljak M. | 35:36 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:04 (Q4) | 32 GREEN II E. steal | |
| 00:04 (Q4) | 46 RAMLJAK M. turnover (ballhandling) | |
| 00:22 (Q4) | 76 : 68 | 32 GREEN II E. made free throw (2 of 2) |
| 00:22 (Q4) | 75 : 68 | 32 GREEN II E. made free throw (1 of 2) |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Green II E. | 22 | - | 35 | Božić L. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Green II E. | 17 | - | 25 | Božić L. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Kaba A. | 9 | - | 12 | Ramljak M. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| O'Brien J. | 3 | - | 7 | Lakić A. |
