Vladimir Mihailović Shines, as he Leads his Zadar to the Second win in a row

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 9, Friday, 5 December 2025:

ZADAR – Vienna 98:78 (30:19, 12:11, 20:30, 36:18)

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Game recap: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 9, Zadar have prevailed over Vienna at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar. In a game, where they have been in front throughout the playing time, the Dalmatians have achieved their second win in a row and third this season, which puts them on a 3:5 record midway through the Regular Season. On the other side, Vienna suffered their fifth defeat in a row and they are on a 2:6 record as the Regular Season reached its half.

Key moments: Zadar have dominated the court in Krešimir Ćosić Arena right from the start. They went on a 17:3 run between 2nd and 7th minute of the game, which put them in front by 15 points (21:6) with 4 minutes to go in the first quarter. As it turned out later, Vienna did manage to arrange a major comeback and they even took the lead in the fourth quarter, when Tekele Cotton scored a 3-pointer to put the visiting side up by 2 points (66:68) with 7 minutes to go in the game. However, that’s when Zadar went on a 23:4 run over the next 6 minutes, that put them in front by 17 points (89:72) with only 88 seconds left. That’s what has been the key to their win in the end this time.

Man of the match: Vladimir Mihailović has demonstrated his dominance this time around, as he had 42 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a valuation of 42 on his record. He is our man of the match!

Can’t trick the stats: Zadar had 40 rebounds and Vienna only 22. That’s what turned the tide of the game their way.