Spartak Office Shoes prevail over U-BT Cluj-Napoca

2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group B, Round 4, Sunday, 18 October 2026:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES – U-BT Cluj-Napoca 89:75 (27:17, 24:17, 16:20, 22:21)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Spartak Office Shoes have recorded their second consecutive victory in the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League season after defeating U-BT Cluj-Napoca 89:75 at home in Subotica. The hosts delivered an impressive first-half performance, establishing a commanding advantage that proved too much for the visitors to overcome.

Spartak set the tone right from the opening quarter, combining efficient offense with solid defense to take a 27:17 lead after ten minutes. Vladimir Jovanović's team maintained the same intensity in the second period, adding another 24 points while limiting the visitors to just 17. As a result, the home side entered halftime with a comfortable 51:34 advantage.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca attempted to fight back after the break, but Spartak remained composed in the 2nd half, preventing the visitors from seriously threatening their lead and eventually securing a well-deserved 14-point victory.

Key Moments: The decisive stretch came in the first half, when Spartak established complete control of the contest. The hosts won both opening quarters, building a 17-point halftime lead. Although U-BT Cluj-Napoca showed signs of recovery in the third quarter, Spartak responded in the final period and stretched their advantage to 20 points at 82:62 with just over three minutes remaining, effectively putting the game beyond reach.

Man of the Match: Dalibor Ilić was the standout performer for Spartak Office Shoes, delivering an outstanding all-around performance with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and a game-high valuation of 35. He shot 7/9 from two-point range and 9/11 from the free-throw line, playing a crucial role in his team's second victory of the season.

Can't Trick the Stats: Spartak's dominance inside the paint made the difference in this contest. The home team scored 48 points in the paint compared to U-BT Cluj-Napoca's 36, while also shooting an impressive 59.2% from two-point range (29/49), compared to the visitors' 46.8% (22/47). Spartak also won the rebounding battle 36:32, further underlining their advantage in the interior.