A huge night for FMP as they stun Crvena zvezda Meridianbet

2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group A, Round 2, Sunday, 4 October 2026:

FMP - Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 90:89 (23:18, 27:23, 18:24, 22:24)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: FMP pulled off a sensational victory in Round 2 of the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League season, defeating Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 90:89 at home court. The Panthers led for most of the night and survived a dramatic late comeback to celebrate one of their biggest wins in recent years.

FMP showed from the opening minutes that they were ready to challenge the red-and-whites. The hosts took the opening quarter 23:18 and continued to dictate the rhythm in the second, with Jamiya Neal scoring at the buzzer to send the Panthers into halftime with a 50:41 advantage. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet responded after the break, winning the third quarter 24:18 and cutting the deficit to just three points at 68:65. The visitors continued their comeback in the fourth, but FMP kept finding answers and eventually held on for a dramatic one-point victory.

Key moments: With the pressure rising late in the fourth quarter, FMP made the plays they needed. Brandon Rush knocked down a huge three-pointer with 1:21 remaining to put the Panthers ahead 89:82. In the final moments of the match, Nikola Gašić knocked down one free throw to seal the win for the home team 90:86.

Man of the match: Three heroes, one sensational win.

Jamiya Neal delivered a superb all-around performance for the winners, finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for a game-high PIR of 32. Brandon Rush added 26 points, while Nikola Gašić produced an outstanding display of his own with 13 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals for a PIR of 30.

Can’t trick the stats: FMP's big three made the difference. Jamiya Neal, Brandon Rush and Nikola Gašić combined for 66 of FMP's 90 points, while Gašić dominated the glass with 13 rebounds. The Panthers also outrebounded Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 39:35 and shot an excellent 63.9% from two-point range, providing the foundation for their sensational victory.