Krka snap their 6-game losing streak with a win against Mega MIS

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 8, Sunday, 19 November 2023:

Mega MIS - KRKA 72:77 (21:13, 21:19, 19:27, 11:18)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the only game of the day, Krka got the road win against Mega MIS in an exciting Sunday matinee to snap their 6-game losing streak. 

Mega MIS opened the game in style, they were the better team in the first 10 minutes of the game, by the end of the quarter they held a 21:13 advantage. During the second quarter, Krka managed to cut the host's advantage to just two late in the quarter. After the Slovenians cut the lead to 2, Mega MIS managed to go on an important 9:0 run to go back up by double-digits by the end of the half. 

Gašpar Okorn must've had a productive halftime talk as Krka fought their way back into the game during the final quarter. Krka's third-quarter comeback made for an interesting final quarter. In the final quarter, Krka took control of the lead and they never looked back, they got the important win the end their 6-game losing streak. 

Key moments: Midway through the final quarter Krka went on a 13:3 run, this run gave them the momentum and a 6-point advantage heading into the final minute of play. During this run, Jan Špan put up 8 points helping his team get the crucial win. 

Man of the match: Leon Stergar was a beast, the Slovenian guard put up AdmiralBet ABA League career-high 25 points to go along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. 

Can't hide the stats: Krka shot the ball much better from three-point range tonight, they hit 10 shots from downtown on 40% shooting from deep which helped them get the win. Mega MIS on the other hand hit just 6 threes and shot 20% from beyond the arc.