A thriller in Belgrade goes Mega Superbet's way

2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group B, Round 3, Sunday, 11 October 2026:

MEGA SUPERBET – Zadar 88:82 (19:20, 23:16, 18:24, 28:22)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Mega Superbet celebrated their first victory of the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League season after defeating Zadar 88:82 in a thrilling encounter at Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall in Belgrade. The two teams delivered an exciting and closely contested battle, with the outcome remaining uncertain until the final moments.

Zadar made a slightly better start, taking a narrow 20:19 lead after the opening quarter, but Mega responded with a strong second-period performance to establish a 42:36 halftime advantage. The visitors refused to back down, raising their level after the break and winning the third quarter 24:18 to bring the score level at 60:60 heading into the final ten minutes. The decisive quarter produced plenty of drama, with both teams fighting for every possession. However, Mega showed greater composure when it mattered most, outscoring Zadar 28:22 in the fourth quarter to secure a valuable home victory.

Key Moments: Luka Paunov emerged as Mega's hero in the closing stages of the fourth quarter. With the game hanging in the balance, Paunov knocked down a clutch three-pointer for 82:77, before producing a massive block on the defensive end. His two outstanding plays helped the home team seal a dramatic victory.

Man of the Match: Andrej Lučić delivered an excellent all-around performance for Mega, finishing with a team-high 18 points, 7 assists and a game-high valuation of 21, which earned him a man of the match award.

He received valuable support from Ognjen Nikolić, who contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Luka Paunov added 11 points, including the crucial late three-pointer.

Can't Trick the Stats: Mega Superbet held a 30:25 advantage in rebounding, while also taking better care of the ball with just 12 turnovers compared to Zadar's 14. Those extra possessions proved valuable in such a closely contested game, helping the hosts secure a hard-fought victory.