Budućnost VOLI secured their fourth straight win beating SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 26, Saturday, 5 April 2025:

SC Derby - BUDUĆNOST VOLI 99:105 (27:27, 24:20, 18:25, 30:33)

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Game recap: In round 26 of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Budućnost VOLI emerged victorious against SC Derby with a final score of 99:105. The game began as a high-scoring affair, ending the first quarter tied at 27 as both teams displayed strong offensive capabilities. Despite Budućnost VOLI being the favorite, SC Derby fought hard and took a 4-point lead at halftime, 51:47, largely fueled by Igor Drobnjak, who scored 17 points on 7/8 shooting, including 3 three-pointers in the first half.

The third quarter saw Yogi Ferrell step up for Budućnost VOLI, scoring 13 of the team’s 25 points in that period, helping them regain control of the game. In the final quarter, Budućnost VOLI managed to maintain their lead, despite SC Derby making several attempts to threaten it. Ultimately, Budućnost VOLI held on to secure their 23rd win of the season.

Key moments: In the final quarter, SC Derby managed to tie the game at 94 with 2:18 left, but Budućnost VOLI responded with a crucial 7:0 run, highlighted by two back-to-back three-pointers from McKinley Wright IV and Đorđije Jovanović, securing the win for Budućnost VOLI.

Man of the Match: McKinley Wright IV had a standout performance, nearly achieving a double-double with 18 points, 9 assists, and 1 steal. His contributions were vital in leading Budućnost VOLI to victory.

Can't trick the stats: A significant factor in the game was the disparity in offensive rebounds. Budućnost VOLI dominated the boards with 14 offensive rebounds compared to SC Derby's 4. This led to Budućnost VOLI scoring 16 second-chance points, while SC Derby only managed 7, illustrating how crucial control of the glass was in determining the outcome.