Spartak Office Shoes Get Their 4th Straight Win After Beating SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 6, Monday, 30 March 2026:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - SC Derby 77:71 (15:13, 18:19, 22:19, 22:20)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Spartak Office Shoes secured a 77:71 home victory over SC Derby in Round 6 of the AdmiralBet ABA League play-out phase, marking their first win against the Podgorica side this season. The contest was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to establish lasting control for most of the game.

After a low-scoring first half, Spartak entered the break with a narrow edge. SC Derby showed flashes of momentum, particularly from long range, but struggled to maintain consistency on offense. The third quarter followed a similar pattern, with both sides exchanging leads before Spartak edged ahead entering the final period.

The decisive moments came late in the fourth quarter, where Spartak displayed greater composure to close out the game and protect their home court.

Key Moments: The game was ultimately decided in the final minute. With the score tied at 70:70, Spartak responded with a crucial three-point play to regain the lead. SC Derby briefly stayed within reach from the free-throw line, but a costly turnover in the closing seconds halted their comeback attempt.

Spartak capitalized immediately, converting from the free-throw line to extend the lead and effectively seal the outcome. Their execution under pressure in the final possessions proved to be the difference in an otherwise evenly balanced matchup.

Man of the Match: Danilo Nikolić delivered a standout performance to lead Spartak to victory. He finished the game with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals, impacting both ends of the floor.

His defensive awareness was particularly evident in the closing moments, where he made a key steal that shifted momentum firmly in Spartak’s favor. Combined with his efficiency on offense, Nikolić played a central role in guiding his team to an important win.

Can’t Trick the Stats: One statistical category that clearly influenced the outcome was offensive rebounding and second-chance scoring.

Spartak dominated the glass on the offensive end, collecting 16 offensive rebounds and converting them into 20 second-chance points. In contrast, SC Derby managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 second-chance points.

This disparity provided Spartak with extra possessions and scoring opportunities, which proved crucial in a game decided by a narrow margin.