U-BT Cluj-Napoca Gets the Road Win Against Bosna BH Telecom

AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 4, Sunday, 22 March 2028:

 Bosna BH Telecom - U-BT CLUJ-NAPOCA 90:93 (25:14, 15:26, 23:32, 27:21)

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Game Recap: In Round 4 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 phase, U-BT Cluj-Napoca claimed a valuable 93:90 road victory over Bosna BH Telecom in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams entered the game level in the standings, adding extra weight to the outcome.

Bosna opened the game with strong energy, building an early double-digit advantage behind an efficient offensive display. Their control extended into the second quarter, where they stretched the margin to as much as 15 points. However, Cluj-Napoca responded with a rapid turnaround before halftime, erasing the deficit and heading into the break with the score tied.

The momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter, as the visitors found their rhythm from beyond the arc. Cluj-Napoca surged ahead, establishing a significant lead entering the final period. Bosna attempted a late comeback in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to a single possession, but the visitors held firm in the closing moments to secure the win.

Key Moments: The decisive stretch came late in the third quarter and carried into the fourth. After leveling the score at halftime, Cluj-Napoca took control through a series of long-range shots, building a double-digit cushion that proved crucial.

Bosna showed resilience in the final quarter, sparked by timely scoring runs and improved perimeter shooting. They managed to reduce the gap to just three points in the closing minutes, creating late-game tension. Nevertheless, Cluj-Napoca maintained composure under pressure, executing efficiently in key possessions to protect their lead and close out the game.

Man of the Match: Daron Russell delivered a standout performance, finishing with 25 points, including seven three-pointers, along with six assists. His shooting efficiency, particularly from long distance, played a central role in shifting momentum in Cluj-Napoca’s favor during the second half.

Can’t Trick the Stats: The difference from beyond the arc proved decisive. U-BT Cluj-Napoca knocked down 14 three-pointers, compared to just 6 from Bosna BH Telecom. This significant gap in perimeter shooting not only fueled Cluj-Napoca’s comeback but also allowed them to build and maintain their advantage in the second half, ultimately shaping the final outcome.