U-BT Cluj-Napoca Dominates In the Second Half to Beat Borac Mozzart

AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group A, Round 6, Saturday, 8 November 2025:

U-BT CLUJ-NAPOCA - Borac Mozzart 97:76

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: U-BT Cluj-Napoca claimed a 97-76 victory over Borac Mozzart in Round 6 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group A. The game featured stretches of balanced play, with both teams finding scoring opportunities early. U-BT Cluj-Napoca established their offensive rhythm through strong ball movement and inside scoring, while Borac Mozzart kept contact with timely perimeter shots and steady ball control. As the match progressed, U-BT Cluj-Napoca gradually increased their tempo and efficiency, managing to create separation on the scoreboard. Borac Mozzart continued to compete and challenge possessions, but U-BT Cluj-Napoca maintained their consistency through to the final buzzer.

Key Moments: The visiting side briefly took the lead early in the second quarter, signaling a momentum shift and increasing the intensity of the contest. U-BT Cluj-Napoca responded with composed execution, reclaiming the advantage and holding it into the halftime break. The key turning point came in the third quarter, when U-BT Cluj-Napoca produced a 7-0 run that opened up a multi-possession lead. Entering the final quarter with a double-digit margin, U-BT Cluj-Napoca continued to convert efficiently on offense and maintain pressure defensively, preventing a late push from Borac Mozzart and securing the win.

Man of the Match: Saulius Kulvietis delivered a standout performance, guiding U-BT Cluj-Napoca on both ends of the court. He finished the game with 20 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds, contributing as both a scorer and facilitator. His involvement in key possessions and ability to influence offensive flow played an important role in U-BT Cluj-Napoca’s control of the game.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Shooting percentages were a decisive factor. U-BT Cluj-Napoca shot 50% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Borac Mozzart concluded the game at 37.7% from the field, 45% from two-point range, and 20% from three-point distance. The higher shooting efficiency allowed U-BT Cluj-Napoca to maximize opportunities and sustain scoring runs, ultimately shaping the final result.