Mega Superbet survives a thriller at home against Zadar

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 10, Friday, 12 December 2025:

MEGA SUPERBET - Zadar 90:89 (16:20, 31:19, 15:27, 28:23)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Mega Superbet edged out Zadar in a tense Round 10 matchup in AdmiralBet ABA League Group B, taking a narrow 90–89 win at home. The game swung back and forth throughout the night, with both teams controlling momentum for long stretches. Zadar started strong from long range and held a small lead after the opening quarter, but Mega responded with an assertive second period to take control at halftime. Zadar rallied again in the third quarter, turning defense into offense and reclaiming the advantage heading into the final frame. The decisive moments came in the last minutes, where Mega held its composure just long enough to secure the victory. Zadar had a final possession to reverse the outcome, but the potential game-winner in the closing seconds fell short, leaving both teams with a 3–7 record after ten rounds.

Key Moments: The defining stretch belonged to Mega early in the final period. With Zadar’s primary scorer briefly on the bench, Mega seized the opportunity, stringing together another run to move ahead 75–70. Each time Zadar threatened to reclaim control, Mega’s shooters—most notably Asim Đulović—responded with difficult, high-pressure baskets. Even after Zadar tied the game at 89–89 in the final minute, Mega converted one crucial free throw and then held firm defensively on the final possession to seal the win.

Man of the Match: Asim Đulović delivered a standout performance, driving Mega Superbet to victory with an AdmiralBet ABA League career-high 34 points along with 5 rebounds. His scoring came at pivotal junctures: deep threes to halt Zadar’s comeback attempts, poised finishes when the game tightened, and a consistent offensive presence throughout the night. When Mega needed composure and a reliable scoring option, Đulović answered repeatedly, making him the clear choice for Man of the Match.

Can’t Trick the Stats: In a game decided by a single point, every possession mattered—and turnovers played a major role. Mega Superbet finished with just 9 turnovers, maintaining control during crucial stretches of the game. Zadar, on the other hand, committed 14 turnovers, giving away possessions that could have swung the outcome in such a tight contest. Mega’s ability to limit mistakes, especially in the decisive fourth quarter, helped create the extra opportunities needed to secure a narrow but meaningful victory.