SC Derby defend their home court after beating FMP Soccerbet

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 6, Monday, 28 October 2024:

SC DERBY - FMP Soccerbet 82:76 (21:16, 19:28, 20:19, 22:13)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: SC Derby has gotten their third win of the season after they defended their home court in a win against FMP Soccerbet. 

These two teams were evenly matched, and tonight's game showed showed. SC Derby had a great start to the game, they opened with a 12:2 run and allowed FMP Soccerbet to score just one field goal in the opening 5 minutes. The Panthers clawed their way back in the game and even took over in the second quarter to take a 4-point lead into the locker room. SC Derby took control of the game in the final quarter, they punished FMP Soccerbet's mistakes and hit shots when they needed to. 

Key moments: Andrija Grbović hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:38 left in the game. This shot gave the hosts a 2-point advantage in the final minute and a half. FMP Soccerbet scored just 2 points in this period. The game was officially over when Danilo Tasić made an unsportsmanlike foul with 10 seconds remaining, making it a 3-point game. 

Man of the Match: Luka Bogavac was all over the court tonight for SC Derby. He had a stellar performance in his team's win against FMP. The SC Derby youngster finished the night with 19 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals.

Can't hide the stats: Second-chance points were the X factor for SC Derby tonight. They scored 10 points following an offensive rebound, while FMP Soccerbet scored just 2 second-chance points. The offensive glass can often be crucial in a team's final result.