Ilirija get the crucial road win against Borac WWIN
Ilirija get the crucial win against Borac WWIN on the road, improving to a 3-2 record in group D.
(Photo: Borac WWIN)
NLB ABA League 2 Group D Round 5, Tuesday, 3 December 2024:
Borac WWIN - ILIRIJA 77:88 (23:23, 26:28, 20:23, 8:14)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
The matchup between Borac WWIN and Ilirija in Round 5 of Group D was critical as both teams aimed to secure the head-to-head advantage. The game remained close throughout, with neither team able to establish a significant lead until the crucial fourth quarter. Ilirija's success was marked by a decisive 9-3 run that allowed them to secure an 8-point advantage late in the game. Luka Kureš emerged as the standout performer for Ilirija, scoring a game-high 23 points, including five three-pointers, while also grabbing 4 rebounds. Darko Talić led Borac WWIN with 18 points and 5 rebounds. This victory was pivotal for Ilirija, granting them a better head-to-head record in the group phase, and with Zlatibor Mozzart's win they ensured their spot in the Top 8.
Stats
Players on court
| BBL | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 11 | Gavrić S. | 33:08 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | Simanić S. | 26:46 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 14 | Bošković V. | 35:52 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 19 | Talić D. | 29:46 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 23 | Šarić N. | 09:43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 |
| ILI | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Padjen M. | 29:01 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 4 | Ferme T. | 19:41 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Tomažič T. | 27:31 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 11 | Mikuš M. | 28:27 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 35 | Kureš L. | 26:59 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Talić D. | 16 | - | 21 | Kureš L. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Talić D. | 18 | - | 23 | Kureš L. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Bošković V. | 8 | - | 8 | Jockuch K. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Talić D. | 5 | - | 6 | Padjen M. |
