Crvena zvezda Meridianbet get the hard-fought win on the road against SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 12, Sunday, 15 December 2024:

SC Derby - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET 81:89 (18:24, 18:18, 18:29, 27:18)

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Game recap: In Round 12 of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet defeated SC Derby with a score of 81:89, marking their ninth consecutive win and improving their record to 10-2. SC Derby started strong, taking a quick 5-0 lead, but Crvena zvezda Meridianbet quickly took control, ending the first quarter with an 18:24 lead.

In the second quarter, SC Derby fought back and briefly took a 35:34 lead, but Crvena zvezda Meridianbet finished strong, ending the half with an 8-1 run for a 36:42 halftime lead. The third quarter saw Crvena zvezda Meridianbet dominate, outscoring SC Derby 18:29 and building a 17-point lead going into the final quarter.

Despite SC Derby's efforts to close the gap, they could only reduce the deficit to 7 points, and Crvena zvezda Meridianbet held on for the victory.

Key moments: The pivotal moments occurred midway through the third quarter when Crvena zvezda Meridianbet expanded their lead to 16 points. This surge was fueled by a series of three-pointers, starting with Nikola Kalinić's shot, followed by two consecutive three-pointers from Isaiah Cannon. This 9-2 run solidified their commanding position and created a significant cushion, allowing Crvena zvezda Meridianbet to maintain control and ultimately secure their ninth consecutive win.

Man of the match: Yago Dos Santos was named the man of the match in the game between Crvena zvezda Meridianbet and SC Derby. He was the top scorer for Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, contributing 17 points on an efficient 5-of-9 shooting from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. In addition to his scoring, he recorded 4 assists and 1 rebound, finishing the game with a VAL of 18, highlighting his overall impact on the game.