Zadar has defeated Split in the Dalmatian derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, Friday, 3 January 2025:

Split - ZADAR 73:77

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the round 15 matchup of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Zadar defeated Split with a score of 73:77, despite missing four starters due to injury. The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team leading by more than two possessions at any point. Zadar began strong, leading 10:16 and holding a 17:21 advantage after the first quarter. Split narrowed the gap, trailing by just 2 points at halftime (38:40).

The third quarter saw Split excel, outscoring Zadar 21:16 and taking a 3-point lead into the final frame. However, Zadar regained control in the fourth quarter, executing a run that allowed them to secure the lead once again, ultimately winning the game.

Key moments: Key moments in the game included Split starting the fourth quarter by extending their lead to 5 points. However, Zadar responded with a critical 9:0 run by the 5-minute mark, featuring contributions from four different players. This run shifted the momentum, forcing Split to play catch-up in the final minutes. Zadar's ability to capitalize on this stretch ultimately secured their victory in the Dalmatian Derby against their rivals, Split.

Man of the match: Vladimir Mihailović continues to shine in a Zadar jersey, he finished the game as Zadar's top performer with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. 

Can't trick the stats: Zadar was the better team close to the basket, they outscored Split 26:36 in the paint. Zadar had 3 players score 5 or more points in the paint tonight as they were getting easy buckets close to the basket.