Second half comeback for the big road win for Cedevita Olimpija in Dubai

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 17, Sunday, 19 January 2025:

Dubai Basketball – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 84:85 (19:20, 25:17, 22:32, 18:16)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Cedevita Olimpija have prevailed over Dubai Basketball after putting on a major comeback in the second half of the NLB Match of the Round 17 on the road in Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai! This is the third win in a row for Cedevita Olimpija, that are now on a 10:7 record, with just 2 wins behind Dubai Basketball after 17 Rounds (12:5). Both teams have clear ambitions to fight for a Top 4 spot until the end of the Regular Season.

Key moments: Dubai squad were the ones that have started the game in a better fashion, leading by 7 points by halftime (44:37). Cedevita Olimpija fought back in the second half and even took a 9-point lead late in the game, with 2 minutes and 20 seconds remaining in the game, when Jaka Blažič scored a three-pointer (75:84). Dubai Basketball found the strength for another comeback and tied the game at 84:84 with 23 seconds left, but Danilo Tasić set the final score of the game from the free-throw line. Dubai had the final ball possession, but Nate Mason’s 3-point shot missed the target.

Man of the match: Brynton Lemar had an exceptional game for Cedevita Olimpija, as he led the Dragons in scoring with 23 points, while adding 2 rebounds, 1 assist and a valuation of 17 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Cedeita Olimpija had only 9 turnovers and Dubai Basketball 17. Valuing the ball possession turned out to be a crucial thing in the end.