Spartak Office Shoes Keep their Playoffs Dream Alive as they Beat Zadar

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-in Round 1, Thursday, 30 April 2026:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - Zadar 86:68 (22:14, 15:18, 27:25, 22:11)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Spartak Office Shoes are still in the race for the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs, as they defeated Zadar at home 86:68 in the Play-In stage and advanced to Round 2. The Subotica side will now face Igokea m:tel on the road, with the winner of that clash securing the final Playoffs ticket.

On the other side, this loss marks the end of the season for Zadar, who had their moments throughout the campaign, but ultimately fell short of reaching the postseason.

Key moments: Spartak Office Shoes were in front for most of the game, but Zadar kept things close for three quarters, constantly staying within striking distance. The turning point came right at the end of the 3rd quarter, when Nikola Rebić beat the buzzer with a tough, off-the-glass three-pointer to push the lead to 64:57.

That shot ignited the hosts. Riding the momentum, Spartak opened the final period with a decisive 15:4 run, quickly expanding the gap to a comfortable 79:61. From that moment on, there was no way back for the visitors, as Spartak calmly controlled the remainder of the game and secured a convincing win.

Man of the match: Danilo Nikolić delivered when it mattered the most. Spartak’s power forward recorded a double-double performance with 11 points and 10 rebounds, leading his team on both ends of the floor.

Can’t trick the stats: Spartak Office Shoes dominated the glass, and that made a huge difference. The home team grabbed 42 rebounds, compared to just 26 by Zadar - a clear sign of control in the paint that paved the way to victory.