PRESEASON: Cibona tops Budućnost VOLI, Partizan Mozzart Bet gets the open air win
It was an action-packed Wednesday as there were three preseason games involving AdmiralBet ABA League clubs.
(Photo: Partizan Mozzart Bet)
Cibona are the winners of the "Mirza Delibašić" memorial tournament in Sarajevo after they defeated Budućnost VOLI in the final 76:69. The wolf-pack from Zagreb pulled away in the first half to build a lead that they would maintain throughout the second half to get the win. Aleksandar Aranitović led Cibona to the preseason tournament win, scoring 18 points in the final while Tomislav Buljan followed with 15 points.
Partizan Mozzart Bet got the Open Air win against Fuenlabrada at Tašmajdan stadium 93:63. Already in the first half it was clear who the winner of this matchup was going to be as the hosts built a massive 50:28 lead at the halftime break. Kevin Punter led his team to victory scoring 14 points and being the game's top scorer.
Krka suffered a defeat on the road against Italian side Reggio Emilia 102:76. The hosts built their advantage gradually throughout the whole game, keeping control of the lead all game long. Isaiah Cousins led the way for Gašpar Okorn's squad finishing the night with 15 points.
Preseason, Wednesday, 13 September 2023:
CIBONA - Budućnost VOLI 76:69 (19:14, 21:17, 19:19, 17:19) STATS
PARTIZAN MOZZART BET - Fuenlabrada 93:63 (24:13, 26:15, 23:13, 20:22) STATS
REGGIO EMILIA - Krka 102:76 (28:22, 23:18, 27:23, 24:13) STATS
