Igokea m:tel snap their 4-game losing streak with a win against SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 16, Sunday, 14 January 2023:

SC Derby - IGOKEA M:TEL 81:90 (18:15, 25:28, 21:22, 17:25)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Following a close game in Podgorica, Igokea m:tel snapped their four-game losing streak with a win on the road against SC Derby. 

These two teams were evenly matched throughout all 40 minutes until late in the game it wasn't clear who would come out the winner. SC Derby controlled the advantage throughout the first quarter, taking a 3-point advantage into the second quarter. By the halftime break, Igokea m:tel would tie up the game at 43:43. The third quarter followed the rhythm of the first half, and neither team was able to take a significant advantage. Midway through the final quarter Igokea m:tel went on a crucial run to pull away with the advantage and head home with the win. 

Key moments: Midway through the fourth quarter, Igokea m:tel went on a massive 13:1 run to take an 11-point lead heading into the final two and a half minutes of play. The run started and ended with Kosta Kondić, he hit a terrific floater to open the run and ended it with a big-time stepback three. 

Man of the Match: Nikola Marić was near perfect tonight for Igokea m:tel, he finished the night with a game-high 20 points on 8/9 shooting from the field to go along with 4 rebounds and a 26 valuation. 

Can't hide the stats: Igokea m:tel shot the ball effectively tonight, they shot 54% from the field while SC Derby shot a respectable 47%. Igokea m:tel controlled the 2-point game, hitting 21 shots from inside the arc while SC Derby hit 16, they also shot the ball from three-point range at a more efficient rate 52% 3FG.