Partizan Mozzart Bet gets their 22nd win of the season after beating Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 25, Sunday, 30 March 2025:

Split - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 64:81 (19:21, 11:20, 20:23, 14:17)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: In round 25 of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Split faced off against Partizan Mozzart Bet, who secured a decisive victory with a final score of 64:81. Split started strong, taking a 14:7 lead early, but Partizan Mozzart Bet quickly turned the tide, closing the first quarter with a 14:5 run to lead 19:21. Although Split managed to keep the deficit competitive in the second quarter, going into halftime trailing 30:41, Partizan Mozzart Bet controlled the pace of the game in the second half, building their lead to as much as 21 points. With this win, Partizan Mozzart Bet improved to a 22-3 season record, maintaining their position at the top of the league, while Split fell to an 8-17 record.

Key moments: Key moments of the game unfolded during the third quarter. After Split narrowed the margin to 6 points early in the half, Partizan Mozzart Bet responded with an impressive 14:2 run, primarily fueled by exceptional three-point shooting. The run was initiated and concluded with a three-pointer from captain Vanja Marinković, who made two threes during this stretch, alongside two from Sterling Brown. This offensive surge propelled Partizan Mozzart Bet to a commanding 37:55 lead, effectively sealing the outcome as Split struggled to mount a comeback.

Man of the Match: Sterling Brown was the standout performer for Partizan Mozzart Bet, finishing the game with 19 points. He showcased his shooting prowess by hitting 5 three-pointers and contributed in other facets of the game as well, grabbing 5 rebounds and providing 4 assists. His remarkable performance was pivotal to Partizan Mozzart Bet’s commanding win.

Can't trick the stats: A significant statistical difference between the two teams was their two-point shooting efficiency. Partizan Mozzart Bet excelled with a shooting percentage of 59.5% from inside the arc, contrasting sharply with Split's struggle to find success, resulting in a 36.8% shooting percentage from two-point range. This disparity in shooting effectiveness was noted by Split’s coach Veljko Mršić as a critical factor impacting his team's performance and chances of staying competitive in the game.