Budućnost VOLI forces game 3 after beating Partizan Mozzart Bet in a thriller!
Budućnost VOLI has defended their homecourt to force a Game 3 after beating Partizan Mozzart Bet in a thrilling game in Podgorica.
(Photo: Buducnost VOLI/Filip Roganovic)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Semifinals Round 2, Tuesday, 7 May 2024:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI – Partizan Mozzart Bet 74:73
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
Game recap: Budućnost VOLI has defended their homecourt to force a Game 3 after beating Partizan Mozzart Bet in a thrilling game in Podgorica.
It was a close game throughout all 40 minutes of the game, with both teams putting up a battle to try and secure the important win. Partizan Mozzart Bet managed to control a small lead throughout the first half, they held a 4-point advantage at the halftime break. Budućnost VOLI took control of the game following a terrific third quarter when they outscored the black-and-whites by 9 in the period. It was a nail-biting final quarter where Partizan Mozzart Bet tried to upset the Podgorica crowd. Yogi Ferrell had a poor game in the first three quarters but he showed up when Budućnost VOLI needed him in the final quarter, he scored 7 points in the final 10 minutes to lead his team to an important game 2 win.
Key moments: Midway through the third quarter Budućnost VOLI started to take control of the game, they went on a crucial 15:4 run to take control of the game late in the third quarter. Budućnost VOLI with the help of their fans managed to hold on to that advantage they built in the third quarter and secured the win to extend the semi-final series.
Man of the match: Yogi Ferrell had a quiet game throughout the first three quarters, he scored just 6 points in the first 30 minutes of the game but he showed up in the final quarter when Budućnost VOLI needed him most. Ferrell scored 7 points in the final quarter and shot 5/7 from inside the arc in tonight's game to go along with 4 assists.
Can't hide the stats: Budućnost VOLI controlled the paint tonight, and their offensive game revolved around getting to the basket which they did well tonight. Budućnost VOLI outscored Partizan Mozzart Bet 44:32 in the paint tonight, Kamenjaš, Tanasković, Ferrell, and Makoundou combined for 34 points in the paint tonight, more than the entire Partizan Mozzart Bet squad.
Stats
Players on court
| BUD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 3 | Magee F. | 22:08 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | Ferrell Jr K. | 25:22 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 24 | Tanasković N. | 22:58 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 25 | Wright IV M. | 26:57 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 34 | Kamenjaš K. | 22:38 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| PAR | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 0 | Smith J. | 24:20 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 4 | Avramović A. | 21:35 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Punter K. | 26:47 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | Smailagić A. | 24:35 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 21 | Nunnally J. | 30:27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:03 (Q4) | AVRAMOVIĆ A. missed 2 points (drivinglayup) | |
| 00:11 (Q4) | SMAILAGIĆ A. rebound (defensive) | |
| 00:11 (Q4) | 34 KAMENJAŠ K. missed free throw (2 of 2) | |
| 00:11 (Q4) | 34 KAMENJAŠ K. missed free throw (1 of 2) |
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Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Tanasković N. | 16 | - | 17 | Smith J. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Ferrell Jr K. | 13 | - | 17 | Punter K. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Kamenjaš K. | 6 | - | 7 | Smith J. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Ferrell Jr K. | 4 | - | 4 | Smith J. |
