Bosna BH Telecom Beat Vienna to Claim First AdmiralBet ABA League Win After 15 Years
The long wait in Sarajevo is finally over!
(Photo: Bosna BH Telecom/Ednan Turalic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 5, Saturday, 1 November 2025:
BOSNA BH TELECOM - Vienna 71:68 (16:25, 22:15, 17:13, 16:15)
Game recap: Bosna BH Telecom have finally done it! In their first season back in the AdmiralBet ABA League after a 15-year absence, the Sarajevo squad celebrated their first victory of the 2025/26 campaign as they defeated Vienna 71:68 in front of their home fans.
The game was a real battle from the opening tip to the final buzzer, with both sides fighting hard for every possession. Still, Bosna BH Telecom showed more concentration in the finish when it mattered the most, which ultimately made the difference.
With this win, Bosna BH Telecom improved their season record to 1-3, while Vienna dropped to 2-3 and remain winless on the road this season.
Key moments: The game was tight and hard-fought from start to finish. Vienna entered the final minutes with a 68:63 lead, but Bosna BH Telecom refused to give up. Led by their emotional leader Miralem Halilović, the home team went on a decisive 8:0 run in the last four minutes of the match, turning the game completely around. Even more impressive, Bosna Bh Telecom did not concede a single point during that stretch, protecting their basket with fierce defense and hustle.
Man of the Match: Miralem Halilović.
Although his stats (6 points, 8 rebounds) don’t stand out on paper, Halilović’s impact was felt when it mattered the most. His leadership, energy, and key plays in the closing minutes pushed Bosna over the finish line and secured a long-awaited win.
Can’t Trick the Stats: Vienna will look back on this one with regret - they committed 22 turnovers, with several crucial ones coming in the final four minutes, allowing Bosna Bh Telecom to complete their comeback.
Stats
Players on court
| BOS | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 7 | Halilović M. | 24:33 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Delalić H. | 16:47 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 21 | Joesaar J. | 19:26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 23 | West II J. | 34:07 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 35 | Kovačević P. | 15:53 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| VIE | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 3 | Glas G. | 32:34 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | Ašćerić L. | 26:30 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 13 | Jarumbauskas S. | 20:07 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 32 | Cotton T. | 22:47 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 41 | Bajo D. | 25:55 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:06 (Q4) | 21 JOESAAR J. rebound (offensive) | |
| 00:12 (Q4) | 23 WEST II J. missed 3 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:32 (Q4) | 7 HALILOVIĆ M. rebound (defensive) | |
| 00:34 (Q4) | 13 JARUMBAUSKAS S. missed 2 points (jump shot) |
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Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Joesaar J. | 13 | - | 15 | Ašćerić L. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Joesaar J. | 11 | - | 23 | Glas G. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Halilović M. | 8 | - | 5 | Hunter S. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| West II J. | 4 | - | 3 | Ašćerić L. |
