Igokea m:tel pulled away late to beat Krka
Igokea m:tel went on a crucial run late in the game to pull away and lock up the road win against Krka.
(Photo: Krka/Drago Perko/kosarka.si)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 12, Saturday, 14 December 2024:
Krka - IGOKEA M:TEL 80:85 (22:23, 20:17, 21:18, 17:27)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
Game recap: In a round 12 matchup of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Igokea m:tel edged out Krka with a score of 80:85. Krka initially controlled the game, leading 42:40 at halftime and expanding their lead to 13 points late in the third quarter, which was their largest advantage. However, Igokea m:tel rallied back by concluding the third quarter with a 10-2 run, narrowing the gap to just 5 points. The final quarter was closely contested, but Igokea m:tel executed a critical run towards the end to pull ahead and secure the victory on the road.
Key moments: In a pivotal moment of the game, Krka led 75:72 with 4:30 left on the clock. However, Igokea m:tel launched a critical 11-1 run that ultimately secured their victory. The sequence began with Bryce Jones hitting a three-pointer to tie the game at 75, followed by Marko Jeremić's three-pointer, which gave Igokea m:tel a 2-point lead. Jeremić then converted a pair of free throws before Dragan Milosavljević sealed the run with another three-pointer, extending the lead to 76:83 with just over a minute remaining. This decisive stretch extinguished Krka's hopes of a comeback, allowing Igokea m:tel to maintain control and clinch the win.
Man of the Match: Terrell Carter was terrific for Igokea m:tel. He finished the night as his team's top scorer with 14 points and 4 rebounds in the winning effort.
Can't trick the stats: Igokea m:tel was strong on the fast break tonight, this is where they set a difference against Krka. Igokea m:tel scored 11 fasT-break points while Krka was limited to just 2. Getting out on transition can always be crucial, especially in a closely contested match like today.
Stats
Players on court
| KRK | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 3 | Mirtič T. | 13:39 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Bačvić N. | 09:12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 17 | Špan J. | 28:43 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 20 | Cerkvenik M. | 23:23 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 22 | Skeens B. | 26:41 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| IGO | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 4 | Gavrilović S. | 21:42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Jones B. | 26:41 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 21 | Milosavljevic D. | 27:05 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 32 | Carter T. | 26:53 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 34 | Jeremić M. | 24:48 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Jurković R. | 22 | - | 16 | Milosavljevic D. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Špan J. | 15 | - | 14 | Carter T. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Jurković R. | 8 | - | 4 | Gavrilović S. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Persons T. | 5 | - | 7 | Pušica V. |
