Zvezda Stop Bosna’s Late Push and Secure a Win in Belgrade

Monday, 12. January 2026 at 20:29

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet seize their 6th consecutive win in the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League.

(Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 14, Monday, 12 January 2026:

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET - Bosna BH Telecom 97:92 (31:20, 19:17, 26:26, 21:29)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet successfully defended home court in this week’s Match of the Round, defeating Bosna BH Telecom 97:92 in a high-quality and tense contest.

The home side were in control for most of the night, leading from the opening tip and frequently building a double-digit advantage. However, as has often been the case this season, Bosna refused to go away quietly. The visitors mounted another late push in the fourth quarter, forcing Crvena zvezda Meridianbet to stay fully focused until the very end.

Despite the pressure, the Belgrade team showed composure when it mattered most and managed to close out the game without allowing another stunning comeback.

With this victory, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet recorded their sixth consecutive win in the AdmiralBet ABA League and improved their overall record to 9-3. Bosna BH Telecom fell to 6-6, but remain firmly in the race for a Top 8 spot.

Key Moments: The decisive sequence came in the final minute of the game. With Bosna cutting the deficit to 91:87 and momentum shifting, Jordan Nwora stepped up and knocked down a clutch three-pointer to extend the lead to 94:87, a basket that ultimately sealed the win for the home side.

Man of the Match: Jordan Nwora delivered when his team needed him most. Alongside his crucial three-pointer, he finished the game with 19 points and an index rating of 26, earning him Man of the Match honors.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Teamwork made the difference for the home side. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet shared the ball exceptionally well, dishing out 28 assists, a clear indicator of their collective offensive execution throughout the game.

Stats

Crvena zvezda MeridianBet
00:00 Q4
97 : 92
Bosna BH Telecom

Players on court

CZV Min P R A S F V
0 Miller-McIntyre C. 27:02 20 2 5 1 3 23
12 Kalinić N. 26:08 10 3 3 2 4 14
13 Dobrić O. 15:07 6 3 2 2 1 10
33 Nwora J. 24:45 19 4 3 1 2 26
37 Ojeleye S. 29:52 11 2 2 0 2 11
BOS Min P R A S F V
2 Young Jr M. 25:47 20 2 1 1 3 19
21 Joesaar J. 21:02 11 5 0 1 3 14
23 West II J. 25:30 8 2 8 2 4 14
35 Kovačević P. 17:49 10 9 1 0 0 17
99 Plummer Torres A. 27:13 12 0 3 0 4 6

Last 5 actions

Min Score Action
game finished
end of 4. quarter
00:02 (Q4) 35 KOVAČEVIĆ P. rebound (offensive)
00:02 (Q4) 99 PLUMMER TORRES A. missed 3 points (jump shot)
00:04 (Q4)Timeout
00:04 (Q4)97 : 92 12 KALINIĆ N. made free throw (2 of 2)

Top players

VALUE (INDEX)
Nwora J. 26 - 19 Young Jr M.
POINTS
Miller-McIntyre C. 20 - 20 Young Jr M.
REBOUNDS
Motiejunas D. 5 - 9 Kovačević P.
ASSISTS
Miller-McIntyre C. 5 - 8 West II J.
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