Mega MIS get back on the winning path as they beat Cibona in Zagreb

2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 9, Friday, 24 November 2023:

Cibona – MEGA MIS 69:83 (18:15, 11:20, 20:23, 20:25)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: After that unexpected defeat last weekend again Krka at home court, Mega MIS squad bounced back immediately as they defeated Cibona on the road in Round 9 opener.

The Pink troops have been constantly in front from the middle of the 2^nd quarter, while they gained the crucial lead in the final minutes of the 3^rd quarter and in the opening minutes of the 4^th period when the Belgrade troops extended the gap to double digits.

Mega MIS now have the overall score of 5-4, while Cibona, whose 3-game winning streak has just ended, are now at 3-6.

Key moments: As we have already written, the winner of this match was decided in final moments of the 3^rd quarter and the opening minutes of the 4^th quarter as during that period Mega MIS made the key 13:1 run to increase their lead from 50:48 to 63:49.

Man of the match: Andrija Jelavić put on a very good performance in his return to his hometown. Mega MIS talented power forward scored 14 points tonight, while on top of that he grabbed 8 rebounds.

Can’t trick the stats: Mega MIS were very good in their close-range shots as they were 22/35 (62.9%) for 2-points. On the other side, Cibona missed too many of their 2-pointers tonight – 18/42 (42.9%).