Zadar pull off a stunning second half comeback to grab important road win in Novo mesto

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 7, Saturday, 2 November 2024:

Krka – ZADAR 73:81 (27:22, 20:16, 10:19, 16:24)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Zadar have prevailed over Krka on the road in Novo mesto, as they have come back from being behind by 9 points at halftime. This way, Zadar are now on a 2:5 record, just like Krka. Both of them will be placed in the bottom half of the standings after 7 rounds played and will need to continue to struggle to keep winning in the forthcoming rounds in order not to find themselves in the danger zone near the bottom of the standings.

Key moments: In a game, where Krka have been in front by 9 points at halftime (47:38), but Zadar managed to tie the game in the third quarter (57:57), the two squads entered the final minute separated by 2 points (71:73), but the key moment came with 24 seconds to go, when Marko Ramljak scored a 3-pointer to take his team in front by 3 points (73:77). Krka did not manage to score anymore until the very end of the game, so this turned out to be the key moment of this clash.

Man of the match: Marko Ramljak did not only score a crucial bucket for Zadar, but he also led the way for his team to the win with game-high 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and a valuation of 28. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Zadar have been a dominant force under both buckets, having outrebounded Krka 29:17. This is what turned the tide of the game their way!