Zadar prevail over Partizan Mozzart Bet in packed Višnjik

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Sunday, 24 December 2023:

ZADAR – Partizan Mozzart Bet 84:68 (20:13, 27:21, 16:16, 21:18)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the NLB Match of the Round 13, Zadar have outgunned Partizan Mozzart Bet at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar in a packed Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar, in front of 8,500 fans, that arranged an electric atmosphere. This is the 7th win of the season for the Dalmatian squad, which are now on a 7:6 record, that will keep them in the upper half of the AdmiralBet ABA League standings after 13 rounds. On the other side, Partizan Mozzart Bet continue their AdmiralBet ABA League journey on a 9:4 record, and will continue their battle for a Top4 position in the second half of the Regular Season. 

Key moments: Zadar have quickly pulled away and led by 7 points after the opening quarter (20:13) and already by 13 at halftime (47:34). The black and white did manage to cut the gap in the third quarter, to only 6 points (52:46) with 4 minutes left in the 3rd, but that’s when Zadar went on an 18:4 run, that finished in the 32nd minute of the game, when Zadar were up by 20 points (70:50). This is when everyone realized that Zadar would keep a pair of points at home.

Man of the match: Luka Božić has been shining all game long once more for Zadar, and he finished the game with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and a valuation of 38 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Zadar have been shooting 3-pointers 50% (10/20), while Partizan Mozzart Bet have also been decent from beyond the arc, but not as good as the home side (37.5% or 9/24). That’s what turned the flow of the game Zadar’s way.