Spartak Office Shoes Dominates at Home Against Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 3, Sunday, 15 March 2026:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - Split 92:71 (22:31, 17:22, 16:27, 16:12)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: In Round 3 of the play-out phase of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Spartak Office Shoes secured a convincing home victory over Split, maintaining control for most of the evening in Subotica.

The hosts set the tone immediately, scoring efficiently in the opening minutes and quickly building momentum on the offensive end. Spartak’s early scoring burst created a comfortable cushion, while Split struggled to slow down their opponent’s rhythm. Despite several productive offensive stretches from the visiting side, the deficit created in the opening period proved difficult to overcome.

As the game progressed, Spartak maintained their advantage with balanced scoring and effective ball movement. Split managed to trim the gap at moments, but defensive issues prevented them from mounting a full comeback. By the final quarter, the home side had already established a decisive lead and safely closed out the contest to claim the win.

Key Moments: The turning point of the game came very early, when Spartak capitalized on a fast start and built a double-digit lead in the opening period. A three-pointer by Nikola Rebić pushed the margin into double figures and forced Split to chase the game from that point forward.

Later in the contest, Spartak effectively sealed the outcome late in the third quarter. Taking advantage of transition opportunities, the hosts extended the gap beyond twenty points, highlighted by a fast-break finish from Javontae Hawkins that lifted the score to 76–55. That surge removed any remaining doubt about the final result and allowed Spartak to cruise through the final stretch.

Man of the Match: The standout performer of the evening was Javontae Hawkins.

Hawkins finished as the game’s leading scorer with 16 points, while also contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists. His scoring came at important moments, including the fast-break basket that extended Spartak’s lead to more than twenty points in the second half. Along with his offensive production, Hawkins played a key role in keeping Spartak’s pace high throughout the game.

Can't Trick the Stats: One of the clearest statistical differences between the two teams came in shooting efficiency and ball movement.

Spartak delivered a highly efficient offensive performance, shooting 55% from the field, while Split struggled to find consistent scoring opportunities and finished the game at 37% shooting. In addition, the home side displayed superior teamwork, recording 21 assists compared to Split’s 9.

The combination of accurate shooting and effective passing allowed Spartak to maintain control throughout the game and steadily widen the margin, ultimately making these numbers a decisive factor in the outcome.