Budućnost VOLI beat FMP Soccerbet to seal the 1st place in the regular season

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 29, Monday, 28 April 2025:

BUDUĆNOST VOLI - FMP Soccerbet 78:69 (29:23, 13:21, 18:13, 18:12)

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Game recap: Budućnost VOLI secured a crucial 78:69 home win over FMP Soccerbet in Round 29 of the 2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League, officially sealing the 1st place in the regular season standings. The Podgorica team continued their dominant campaign, showing composure in the key moments to overcome a spirited FMP side.

The visitors actually had a better start to the match, building a 2-point lead at halftime (44:42), thanks to their strong offensive rhythm and aggressive defense. However, Budućnost VOLI made the necessary adjustments after the break. They turned the tide in the 3rd quarter, finishing it with a critical 5:0 mini-run to enter the final period with a 60:57 advantage.

In the 4th quarter, Budućnost VOLI imposed their quality and experience. With a powerful 10:2 run midway through the final period, they increased their lead from 68:65 to 78:67, effectively closing out the game and sparking celebrations among their fans for clinching the regular season top spot.

On the other side, this defeat dealt a heavy blow to FMP Soccerbet’s Playoffs hopes, as they now depend on other results to keep their Top 8 chances alive heading into the final round.

Key moments: The decisive stretch of the game came midway through the 4th quarter. With the score still close at 68:65, Budućnost VOLI put together a crucial 10:2 run, significantly widening the gap and dashing FMP’s hopes of an upset.

Man of the match: Kenan Kamenjaš was the standout performer of the night. Budućnost VOLI’s dominant center posted an impressive double-double, finishing the game with 21 points and 16 rebounds, while recording a superb index rating of 34. Kamenjaš’s presence on both ends of the court was instrumental in Budućnost VOLI’s comeback and eventual triumph.

Can’t trick the stats: The home team grabbed 10 more rebounds than FMP Soccerbet (44:34), controlling the boards on both ends of the court. Additionally, Budućnost VOLI displayed superior ball movement, finishing the game with 17 assists compared to FMP’s 8.