Spartak Office Shoes gets the narrow win against Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 22, Sunday, 9 March 2025:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - Split 82:79 (17:14, 23:24, 21:19, 21:22)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In the AdmiralBet ABA League round 2 matchup, Spartak Office Shoes emerged victorious against Split with a score of 82-79. This win marks the second consecutive victory for Spartak Office Shoes, improving their record to 12-10 and positioning them in 7th place in the playoff race. In contrast, Split falls to a 7-15 record following this defeat. The game was tight throughout all 40 minutes, with Spartak Office Shoes holding the lead for most of the match. The first half featured numerous lead changes between Spartak Office Shoes and Split, with Spartak managing to pull ahead with a minimal 40-38 advantage at halftime. Split had a strong start to the third quarter, executing a 9-0 run to reach their biggest lead of the game at 47-40. However, Spartak Office Shoes responded quickly, regaining control and ending the third quarter with a 61-57 lead. Spartak gained total control of the game in the final quarter, this is where they pulled away and forced Split to play catchup in the final 5 minutes of the game. 

Key moments: In the final quarter, Spartak Office Shoes applied pressure, opening with a 13:4 run that included an alley-oop by Dušan Miletić, along with three critical three-pointers. This effort allowed Spartak to extend their lead to 13 points at 74-61 midway through the quarter.

Man of the Match: Vojin Medarević was exceptional for Spartak Office Shoes, finishing as the team's top scorer with 14 points on an impressive 5/5 shooting. He also recorded 4 three-pointers, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks in just 17 minutes of play, making a significant impact on the game.

Can't trick the stats: Shooting accuracy played a pivotal role in the outcome of the game. Spartak Office Shoes shot 54% from the field and was particularly effective with a 67% shooting rate on two-pointers. In contrast, Split struggled offensively, managing only 39% shooting from the field and missing 25 attempts from beyond the three-point line. This disparity in shooting efficiency was a crucial factor that contributed to Spartak Office Shoes' victory.