Mega MIS get the win in a close game against SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14, Saturday, 28 December 2024:

SC Derby - MEGA MIS 77:82 (20:17, 24:24, 19:23, 14:18)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14 match, Mega MIS edged out SC Derby with a final score of 82-77 in a tightly contested game. Both teams struggled to establish a significant lead, with the largest margin being just 8 points. SC Derby initially surged ahead with a 6-0 run early in the second quarter and went up by 8, later Mega MIS cut the deficit to 44-41 at halftime. Despite maintaining the lead into the third quarter and even extending it to 7 points, Mega MIS rallied and finished the third quarter strong, taking the lead with an 8-4 run and taking a 1-point lead going into the final quarter. In the final quarter, Mega MIS dominated, controlling the game's tempo and securing their eighth victory of the season.

Key moments: A crucial moment occurred with 5:31 left in the game when SC Derby cut Mega MIS's lead down to just 1 point, prompting Mega MIS head coach Marko Barać to call a timeout. Following the break, Mega MIS responded strongly, launching a 9-2 run that expanded their lead to 78-70 with 2:44 remaining. This cushion proved vital as SC Derby attempted to make a comeback, but Mega MIS managed to maintain their advantage and ultimately secured the victory.

Man of the Match: Mega MIS young star, Bogoljub Marković was stellar for Mega MIS in their road win tonight. He finished the game with a double-double, he dropped a game-high 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while also getting 1 steal and 1 block. 

Can't trick the stats: Mega MIS controlled the paint tonight, they outrebounded SC Derby 32:45 and even outscored them 28:40 in the paint. The game down low was how Mega MIS squeezed out the road win.