Miller-McIntyre & Moneke Lead Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Toward Victory in Vienna
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet got back on the winning track in AdmiralBet ABA league as they defeated Vienna on the road.
(Photo: Vienna)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 8, Sunday, 23 November 2025:
Vienna - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET 82:98 (18:22, 28:24, 18:21, 18:31)
Game Recap: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet returned from Vienna with a valuable victory, defeating the hosts in front of a packed Sport Arena Wien in one of the most intense atmospheres of Round 8. Although the final score shows a convincing win for the 7-time ABA League champions, the game itself was far from easy.
Vienna stepped onto the floor with no fear and showed right from the start that they could compete against one of the strongest European teams this season. The home team matched Zvezda’s pace, energy and physicality for three full quarters, keeping the game close and giving their fans plenty to cheer for.
But in the final period, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet showed their true strength. The Belgrade powerhouse shifted into a higher gear, tightened their defense and executed offensively with much greater efficiency. Once Zvezda stepped on the gas pedal, Vienna struggled to keep up with the tempo.
With this win, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet improved their overall record to 4-3, returning to the winning path. Vienna, on the other hand, fell to 2-5, but certainly earned respect for the fight they put up against a European giant.
Key Moments: The turning point came in the fourth quarter, where Zvezda delivered their best basketball of the night.
31:18 | the margin by which Zvezda won the final period.
Their strong defensive stretches and fast-paced offense broke Vienna’s resistance and ultimately secured the road victory.
Men of the Match: Codi Miller-McIntyre & Chima Moneke.
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet had two standout leaders in Vienna.
Codi Miller-McIntyre delivered one of his most complete performances of the season. He led the team in scoring with 22 points, while also controlling the rhythm of the offense with 7 assists. On top of that, he grabbed 7 rebounds, showing once again how valuable his all-around game is. His impact on both ends of the court earned him an impressive index rating of 34.
Chima Moneke was right behind him with another powerhouse display. The energetic forward scored 20 points, fought for 9 rebounds, and added 4 assists, constantly pushing the pace and bringing intensity whenever Zvezda needed a spark. His strong two-way presence resulted in a total index rating of 32, highlighting just how influential he was in the win.
Can't Trick the Stats: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet dominated the rebounding battle, finishing the night with 12 more rebounds than Vienna - a key factor that helped them control the tempo late in the game.
