Mornar-Barsko zlato grab their first win of the season in a dramatic finish vs. Cibona

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 7, Monday, 4 November 2024:

MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO – Cibona 92:85 (34:24, 19:19, 11:25, 28:17)

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Game recap: Mornar-Barsko zlato squad are celebrating their first win of the season, as the squad, led by Mihailo Pavićević from the bench, have prevailed over Cibona at home in Bar after a thrilling finish. This win ties the Bar squad in the standings in the 15th place with the Wolves of Zagreb, as both teams are on a 1:6 records after 7 rounds played in the 2024/25 season, with plenty to do in the forthcoming rounds in order to get themselves in a position where they want to be right now.

Key moments: A game, in which Mornar-Barsko zlato have been a better of the two squads in the opening half, which they won by 10 points, and Cibona in the second half, has not been decided all until the final moments of the clash. The two squads entered the final minute separated by only 3 points in favour of Mornar-Barsko zlato. However, Cibona did not manage to make a field goal anymore until the end of the playing time and Mornar-Barsko zlato pulled away to 9 points of difference with 4 seconds to go, as Chico Carter scored a three-pointer to take his team up 92:83. The battle for a win was over at this point.

Man of the match: Branden Jenkins has been the star of the team once more, as he led Mornar-Barsko zlato towards the precious first win of the season, with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a valuation of 24 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Cibona had as many as 16 turnovers, compared to only 8 by Mornar-Barsko zlato. This is what decided the outcome of the contest this time around.