Borac Mozzart defeats Cibona at home

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 29, Friday, 25 April 2025:

BORAC MOZZART - Cibona 72:66 (16:17, 17:15, 18:15, 21:19)

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Game recap: In the 29th round of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Borac Mozzart faced off against Cibona, with the match concluding in a 72:66 victory for Borac Mozzart. This win marked the 10th triumph of the season for Borac Mozzart, led by coach Saša Ocokoljić, while Cibona suffered its 25th loss. The first quarter was marked by a lack of efficiency and excitement, with Cibona taking an early lead thanks to Krešimir Radovčić. However, Borac managed to close the gap to just one point by the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, Borac Mozzart showcased improved play, particularly from Đorđe Ćurčić, who helped the team take a nine-point lead at one point. Despite this, Cibona responded with an 8-0 run to end the half tied. 

Cibona struggled shooting from beyond the arc initially, but began to find some rhythm in the second half and regained a small lead. Diante Boldvin played a crucial role for Borac Mozzart, facilitating the offense through both scoring and assists, enabling the team to enter the final quarter with a four-point advantage. In the final period, Borac Mozzart picked up the pace, with contributions from players like Nikola Manojlović and Pavle Nikolić. They extended their lead to 11 points with five minutes remaining, creating enough of a buffer to secure a comfortable finish to the game, while Cibona could only manage to reduce the margin without posing any real threat.

Key moments: In the final quarter, Borac Mozzart elevated their performance to secure the win against Cibona. After entering the last ten minutes with a four-point lead, the home team intensified their game both offensively and defensively. The momentum shifted significantly in their favor as they capitalized on their improved shooting and aggressive play.

Key players stepped up during this critical stretch. Diante Boldvin continued to take charge, orchestrating the offense effectively, providing both scoring and assists to keep the pressure on Cibona. Additionally, Nikola Manojlović and Pavle Nikolić contributed vital points, adding depth to the scoring and helping to build the lead. As the minutes ticked away, Borac Mozzart managed to extend their advantage to 11 points with about five minutes remaining in the game. This cushion allowed them to play with greater confidence and control. Cibona, struggling to find their rhythm, was unable to mount a significant comeback.

Man of the Match: 19-year-old, Pavle Nikolić had an outstanding game for Borac Mozzart to help his team get the win in the final home game of the 2024/2025 AdmiralBet ABA League season. Nikolić finished the game with a team-high 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. 

Can't trick the stats: Scoring inside was Borac Mozzart's bread and butter tonight, this is where they were able to get an advantage against Cibona. Borac Mozzart shot and efficient 57% from 2-point range, they also got a lot of points in the paint tonight, they scored 44 points in the paint. Cibona on the other hand shot 50% from two-point range and had just 26 points in the paint.