Budućnost VOLI secure Playoffs Spot after a thrilling finish in Zagreb

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 21, Saturday, 11 March 2022:

Cibona - BUDUĆNOST VOLI 83:87 (21:24, 23:18, 20:20, 19:25)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Budućnost VOLI have edged out Cibona in a thrilling finish after coming back from behind on the road in Dražen Petrović Arena in Zagreb. This way, Budućnost VOLI have moved up to the 15:6 record after 21 games played and have secured themselves a spot in the AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs for the 2022/23 season. On the other side, Cibona remain with 8 wins at the 8:13 record, just below the edge of the Playoffs Zone and have lots of battling still to do in order to find themselves amongst the Top 8 when the Regular Season ends.

Key moments: For the majority of the game, it has been Cibona, that have been in front. They have led by 2 points at halftime, and the same, as the two squads have entered the final quarter. With less than 2 and a half minutes to go in the game, Cibona were still up by 5 points (78:73), and it seemed like the game was going the hosts’ way. However, Budućnost VOLI had other plans. They came up with a 10:1 run to turn the game completely upside-down (79:83) and there were only 16 seconds left in the game. Not enough for Cibona to be allowed to come in front once more.

Man of the match: Alpha Kaba was the key for the win of Budućnost VOLI this time. He had a double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and a valuation of 28 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Budućnost VOLI have simply dominated the glass, as they had 37 rebounds and Cibona only 25. That’s what helped them turn the game their way.