Spartak Office Shoes Remain Undefeated After Beating Zadar

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 4, Saturday, 25 October 2025:

Zadar - SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES 70:85

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Game recap: In Round 4 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group B, Spartak Office Shoes earned an impressive 85–70 road victory over Zadar. Despite a lively atmosphere and strong home support, Zadar couldn’t match the visitors’ consistency over four quarters. Spartak Office Shoes displayed greater composure, particularly in rebounding and second-chance opportunities, which proved decisive as the game progressed.

Zadar started brightly behind early three-pointers from Beech and Žganec, briefly taking the lead midway through the first quarter. However, their offensive rhythm soon stalled, allowing Spartak Office Shoes to edge in front 17–15 after ten minutes. The guests’ perimeter shooting and disciplined half-court execution gave them control, while Zadar struggled to convert open looks. By halftime, the home side trailed 36–40 but remained within striking distance thanks to solid efforts from Mazalin and Ramljak.

Spartak Office Shoes’ physical inside presence continued to cause problems in the third quarter, highlighted by their dominance on the offensive glass. Zadar found it difficult to contain Thompson in the paint, conceding multiple second-chance opportunities. An unfortunate leg injury forced Mihailović out of the game, further limiting Zadar’s options. In the final period, the visitors capitalized, extending their lead beyond double digits and never looking back as they secured their second consecutive league win.

Key moments: The game’s decisive stretch came in the final quarter, when Spartak Office Shoes took full control. Leading by five entering the last ten minutes, the visitors tightened their defense and continued to dominate the glass, denying Zadar any second-chance opportunities.

Midway through the period, Danilo Nikolić buried a crucial three-pointer that pushed Spartak Office Shoes’ lead to 17 points (75–58), effectively silencing the home crowd. From that moment on, Spartak Office Shoes dictated the tempo, using patient, well-structured possessions to maintain their advantage. Despite the energy from the stands, Zadar couldn’t recover, as the visitors closed the game confidently to seal a well-earned road win.

Man of the Match: Danilo Nikolić delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the floor. Finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds, the versatile forward set the tone for Spartak Office Shoes’ interior dominance. His ability to space the floor, hit a crucial three-pointer in the final quarter, and secure key defensive boards made him the standout performer in Zadar.

Can't trick the stats: The numbers tell the story of Spartak Office Shoes’ victory: their dominance in second-chance points was pivotal. The visitors tallied 18 second-chance points, more than double Zadar’s 8, reflecting their superior rebounding and effort around the rim. This disparity provided Spartak Office Shoes with additional scoring opportunities that ultimately shaped the outcome of the game.