Big City Clash win for Perspektiva Ilirija over Cedevita Olimpija

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 17, Sunday, 1 February 2026:

PERSPEKTIVA ILIRIJA – Cedevita Olimpija 96:93 (24:21, 22:20, 21:23, 29:29)

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Game recap: In the last game on schedule on Sunday night, Perpsektiva Ilirija prevailed over Cedevita Olimpija at home in Tivoli Sports Hall in Ljubljana. In a game, where the hosts have been in front for the majority of the playing time, the Dragons managed to take the game into a thrilling finish, but fell just short of a comeback. This way, Cedevita Olimpija concludes their Regular Season with an 11:5 record and they will be competing in the Top 8 stage of the competition. On the other hand, Perspektiva Ilirija are now on a 4:11 record after 15 games played, still at the bottom of the Group B standings, but not alone anymore.

Key moments: Perspektiva Ilirija have been in front for the majority of the game. They led by 3 points after the opening quarter and by 5 by halftime (46:41). In the third quarter, the hosts took a 15-point lead (60:45) with 4 minutes to go in the third quarter, but the Dragons fought back and even took the lead in the last quarter. The game was set for a thrilling finish, where Perspektiva Ilirija eventually prevailed. Jaka Blažič had a 3-point shot for the overtime, but he missed the target and the home side celebrated.

Man of the match: Former Cedevita Olimpija player Edo Murić was on fire this time around. He led his team to the win with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and a valuation of 29 on his record. He is our man of the match.

Can’t trick the stats: Perspektiva Ilirija won the rebounding battle. They had 32 rebounds and Cedevita Olimpija only 25. That’s what turned the flow of the game their way decisively.