Split get their second straight win after beating Borac Mozzart

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 5, Sunday, 27 October 2024:

Borac Mozzart - SPLIT 61:73 (15:15, 19:17, 15:21, 12:20)

PHOTO GALLERY
POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Split has recorded their second straight win after they beat Borac Mozzart on the road in Čačak. 

It was a close game throughout the first 20 minutes, neither team could get into a rhythm offensively thus a low-scoring result at the halftime break 34:32 with Borac Mozzart taking a 2-point lead into the locker room. 

Split started to wake up in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, they started to gradually pull away from the hosts in the final frame. Split was locked in defensively in the final stretch, they weren't allowing easy baskets and had 5 blocks in the final 10 minutes. With high-level defense in the final frame, Split got to easy baskets, resulting in their third regular season win. 

Key moments: Toni Katić gave Split momentum in the third quarter. He scored five quick and crucial points, which set Split off. First, he hit an important three-pointer with two minutes remaining in the quarter. Right after the inbounds, he picked the pocket of Michael Smith, resulting in an easy Katić layup. Following this quick stretch, Split gained momentum heading into the final run. 

Man of the match: It was the Shorty Show in Čačak, Split's captain Shannon Shorter continues to put up phenomenal performances this season for his squad. Tonight he flirted with a double-double, scoring 20 points, pulling down 9 rebounds, and handing out 2 blocks. Split fans must be loving the way this 35-year-old is playing this year. 

Can't hide the stats: Split controlled the glass tonight, and rebounding was crucial in their win tonight against Borac Mozzart. Split outrebounded Borac 36:27 today, with 4 players finishing the night with 5 or more rebounds.