Budućnost VOLI blowout Igokea m:tel in the NLB Match of the Round

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 18, Sunday, 26 January 2025:

BUDUĆNOST VOLI - Igokea m:tel 111:77 (26:19, 34:22, 24:22, 27:14)

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Game recap: In the NLB Match of the Round between Budućnost VOLI and Igokea m:tel, Budućnost VOLI emerged victorious 111:77, demonstrating a dominant performance throughout the game. 

Budućnost VOLI started strong, leading the quarter 26-19. A mix of effective shooting and solid defense set the tone for their performance. The trend continued as Budućnost VOLI increased their lead to 60-41 by halftime. Fletcher Magee had a standout first half scoring 12 points. In the second half Budućnost VOLI kept control of the game and continued to grow their advantage as the game went on. Budućnost VOLI remains tied at the top of the league standings with a 16-2 record while Igokea m:tel is tied for fifth as their record dropped to 11-7. 

Key moments: The first five minutes of the second quarter was where Budućnost VOLI ran away with the game, they outscored Igokea m:tel in that span 19:11 to get a big double-digit lead. This would help them set the tempo for the rest of the game. The run was highlighted by terrific three-point shooting from the hosts, they hit 4 threes during this run at an efficient 4/6 from beyond the arc during the first five minutes of the quarter. 

Man of the match: McKinley Wright IV contributed significantly for Budućnost VOLI in the win tonight, he scored 22 points with a near-perfect shooting percentage (7/8 FG) to go along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

Can't trick the stats: Rebounding was a significant factor tonight for the hosts, with Budućnost VOLI outrebounding Igokea m:tel 37:23, they controlled everything in the paint tonight. Budućnost VOLI played a strong game close to the basket and the rebounding numbers show it.