Krka Get Their Third Win After Beating SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Saturday, 3 January 2026:

KRKA - SC Derby 77:65 (17:17, 22:18, 19:16, 19:14)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Krka claimed an important home victory in Round 13 of AdmiralBet ABA League Group A, defeating SC Derby 77:65 in Novo Mesto. The hosts controlled the flow in decisive stretches of the game and secured their third win of the season, while SC Derby remained without a road victory.

The opening quarter was balanced, with SC Derby slightly more composed early on, but Krka gradually found their rhythm. The home side turned a narrow deficit into a lead late in the second quarter and went into halftime with momentum firmly on their side. After a brief resurgence from SC Derby in the third period, Krka responded with poise and execution, pulling away in the final quarter to seal the win and also gain the advantage in the head-to-head matchup.

Key Moments: The decisive moment came early in the fourth quarter, when Krka stretched the lead into double digits with confident perimeter shooting and disciplined transition defense. From that point on, the home team managed the clock effectively and denied SC Derby any realistic chance of a comeback.

Man of the Match: Sukhmail Mathon delivered a composed and efficient performance, finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. He was a consistent scoring option inside, helped stabilize Krka during key stretches, and played an important role in maintaining offensive balance as the hosts pulled away in the second half.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Krka’s dominance inside the arc proved to be a decisive factor. The home team converted an outstanding 77% of their two-point attempts (24/31), repeatedly finding high-percentage looks near the basket. In comparison, SC Derby shot 53% from two-point range (17/32).

That efficiency translated directly into paint production, where Krka outscored SC Derby 48–30. The ability to consistently score close to the rim allowed Krka to control tempo, limit risk, and gradually build a lead that the visitors could not overcome.