Zadar grab valuable road win in Bar

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Monday, 23 December 2024:

Mornar-Barsko zlato – ZADAR 55:81 (13:13, 18:27, 10:23, 14:18)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the opening game of the Monday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Zadar have prevailed over Mornar-Barsko zlato on the road in Topolica Sports Hall in Bar. Zadar fans have travelled al the way to support their squad in the Adriatic Derby on the road in Bar and they haven’t been disappointed with what they have seen. Their team has been a dominant force on the court and have celebrated their 6th win of the season, which will keep them just below the edge of the Playoffs Zone after 13 rounds with a 6:7 record. On the other side, Mornar-Barsko zlato keep on struggling in order to escape the last place in the standings, where they now stand alone with a record of 1:12 after 13 rounds, with one win less on their record than 15th placed Cibona.

Key moments: The fans in Topolica Sports Hall have witnessed a close encounter only in the opening 10 minutes of the game, that finished with a score of 13:13, after which Zadar went on to dominate the court. They were up by 9 points after the first half (31:40) and by 22 after 3 quarters (41:63). The second and third quarters have therefore turned out to be crucial for the development of the game, as the Sailors simply did not have the strength required to fight their way back into the game afterwards in the final quarter.

Man of the match: Tyler Wahl has been the key player for Zadar on their way towards the win in Topolica Sports Hall. He finished the clash with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and a valuation of 25 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Zadar have simply been a dominant force on the glass this time. They had 37 rebounds and Mornar-Barsko zlato only 28. That’s what gave them an easy win this time around.