Borac Mozzart Takes Qualifiers Game 1 Against TFT Skopje

AdmiralBet ABA League Qualifiers Round 1, Sunday, 10 May 2026:

BORAC MOZZART - TFT Skopje 97:61 (26:16, 28:16, 19:13, 24:16)

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Game Recap: After a competitive opening stretch, Borac Mozzart gradually imposed their rhythm and control on the game before pulling away for a convincing victory in Čačak. TFT Skopje managed to stay close during most of the opening quarter, but the hosts began creating separation late in the period and never looked back afterwards.

Borac Mozzart carried their momentum into the second quarter, where their offensive flow and perimeter shooting created a major gap between the two sides. With strong ball movement and efficient execution on both ends of the floor, the home team established a comfortable advantage before halftime and continued to extend it throughout the second half.

The hosts finished the night with six players in double figures. Marko Jošilo and Pavle Nikolić led the way with 20 points apiece, while Nikola Manojlović added 16. Marko Ćurčić scored 12 points, Aleksa Uskoković contributed 11, and Uroš Čarapić chipped in with 10 points.

For TFT Skopje, Stanley Davis was the top scorer with 17 points.

Borac Mozzart now leads the series 1-0 and will have the opportunity to clinch survival in the AdmiralBet ABA League in Game 2 on Friday in Skopje. TFT Skopje, meanwhile, will try to respond on home court and force a decisive Game 3.

Key Moments: The turning point came near the end of the opening quarter. After an even start, Borac Mozzart closed the period with a decisive run sparked by a three-pointer from Marko Jošilo and free throws from Nikola Manojlović, opening a 22:12 lead.

The home side continued to build on that momentum in the second quarter. Behind the scoring of Jošilo and Pavle Nikolić, Borac Mozzart elevated the tempo and quickly stretched the advantage beyond the 20-point mark. Their offensive efficiency and defensive pressure prevented TFT Skopje from finding any consistent rhythm, allowing the hosts to fully control the remainder of the contest.

By the second half, Borac Mozzart had already established complete command of the game, with the lead growing to as many as 26 points before the final quarter, effectively putting the result beyond doubt.

Man of the Match: Marko Jošilo delivered an all-around performance and was the key figure in Borac Mozzart’s opening-game victory.

Jošilo finished the night with 20 points while knocking down four three-pointers, and he also filled every column of the stat sheet with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Beyond the numbers, his impact was felt during the decisive moments when Borac Mozzart first created separation late in the opening quarter and then extended the lead in the second period.

Can't Trick the Stats: The biggest statistical difference in Game 1 came from beyond the arc.

Borac Mozzart connected on 14 three-pointers and shot an outstanding 56% from long range, while TFT Skopje struggled heavily from distance, making just 2 threes at 9% shooting.

That contrast completely shaped the flow of the game. Borac Mozzart consistently punished defensive rotations with accurate perimeter shooting, allowing them to build momentum and stretch the lead throughout the contest. On the other side, TFT Skopje could not generate enough outside scoring to keep pace once the hosts found their offensive rhythm.