Budućnost VOLI Gets the Match of the Round Win Against Bosna BH Telecom

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 16, Saturday, 24 January 2026:

BUDUĆNOST VOLI - Bosna BH Telecom 90:80 (19:23, 24:13, 21:25, 26:19)

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Game Recap: Budućnost VOLI secured a 90:80 home victory over Bosna BH Telecom in the Round 16 matchup of AdmiralBet ABA League Group B, improving their league record to 12–2. Despite entering the game as favorites, the Podgorica side needed a strong fourth-quarter performance to separate themselves from a resilient Bosna team that stayed competitive for most of the night.

The visitors opened the game with confidence and finished the first quarter in front, before Budućnost responded in the second period to take control heading into halftime. The third quarter brought another momentum shift as Bosna erased a double-digit deficit and forced a tie late in the period. However, Budućnost raised their level when it mattered most, dominating the final stretch to close out a valuable league win.

Key Moments: The turning point came early in the fourth quarter. With the game still undecided, Budućnost went on a decisive run sparked by Skylar Mays, who scored seven consecutive points to push his team back in front and force a Bosna timeout. From that moment on, the hosts fully seized control.

A combination of timely perimeter shooting, inside finishes, and improved defensive pressure allowed Budućnost to extend the lead into double digits. Once the gap reached its largest margin late in the fourth quarter, the outcome was effectively decided, and Budućnost calmly managed the closing minutes.

Man of the Match: Skylar Mays delivered a decisive performance when his team needed it most. After a quiet first three quarters, the Budućnost guard took over in the final period, scoring all 17 of his points in the fourth quarter.

Mays was extremely efficient, shooting 5-of-6 from the field, while also contributing 3 rebounds and 3 assists. His scoring burst not only shifted momentum but also gave Budućnost the offensive clarity they had been missing earlier in the game. His ability to take control during the decisive stretch earned him Man of the Match honors.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Efficiency was the defining statistical difference in this contest. Budućnost finished the game shooting an outstanding 62% from the field, including an impressive 80% on two-point attempts, allowing them to consistently capitalize on their offensive possessions.

While Bosna stayed competitive with solid perimeter shooting (8-of-22 from three-point range), their overall efficiency lagged behind at 48% from the field and 55% from inside the arc. Budućnost’s ability to convert high-percentage shots, especially during their fourth-quarter run, proved to be the decisive factor that turned a close game into a comfortable win.