#FIBAWC: Montenegro beats Egypt to remain undefeated
Montenegro gets their second win at the #FIBAWC after they bested Egypt in First round group play.
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Montenegro remains perfect at the 2023 FIBA World Cup after they got a big win against Egypt 89:74.
Early in the first quarter Montenegro went on a 13:4 run to pull ahead by 10, by the halftime buzzer they would build the up to 14. In the second half, Montenegro wouldn't allow Egypt to get back into the as they held on to get their second win in Manila.
Montenegro was carried to victory by their two Nikola’s, Nikola Ivanović & Nikola Vučević. Ivanović finished the game with 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Montenegro’s NBA star Nikola Vučević continues with his good performances at the World Cup, today he put up 16 points and 7 rebounds.
On Tuesday Montenegro takes on Lithuania in the final group game of the first round.
2023 FIBA World Cup, First Phase, Round 1, Group D, Friday, 25.8.2023:
MONTENEGRO – Egypt 89:74 (27:17, 24:20, 19:19, 19:18)
Vučević 16, Ivanović 15 | Amin 26, Gardner 13.
