Borac Mozzart Opens Up Their New AdmiralBet ABA League Campaign With a Win Against SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group A, Round 1, Saturday, 4 October 2025:

SC Derby - BORAC MOZZART 76:79 (17:19, 17:22, 23:19, 19:19)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: The opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group A brought an intense showdown in Podgorica, where Borac Mozzart managed to edge out SC Derby 79–76 in a thrilling contest. The visitors from Čačak controlled the rhythm for most of the game, displaying focus and composure despite a short rotation of only ten players. SC Derby, however, refused to back down and nearly completed a comeback in the closing moments, briefly taking the lead in the final minute.

Still, Borac Mozzart found the right response at the decisive moment, holding off the hosts to secure their first victory of the new season.

Key moments: Borac Mozzart took control early, setting the tone with strong defensive intensity and consistent scoring through the first three quarters. They held a steady advantage, answering each SC Derby push with timely baskets. The critical stretch came late in the fourth quarter: after SC Derby snatched a narrow lead in the final minute, Borac Mozzart’s guard Diante Baldwin stepped up.

Baldwin converted a crucial three-point play — scoring through contact and adding the free throw — to give Borac Mozzart a four-point lead that ultimately sealed the game. That composed finish under pressure ensured the visitors left Podgorica with a valuable away win.

Man of the Match: While Borac Mozzart’s Marko Jošilo impressed early with his energy and defensive presence — recording five steals in the first half — it was Diante Baldwin who proved decisive down the stretch. The American guard dropped 20 points in the win to go along with 3 assists.

Can't trick the stats: Free throws played a significant role in determining the outcome. SC Derby struggled from the line, converting just 9 of 17 attempts (52.9%), while Borac Mozzart capitalized on their opportunities, going 14 of 22 (63.6%). In a tight three-point game, that difference from the charity stripe proved crucial, ultimately tipping the balance in favor of the visiting side.