Zadar snap losing streak with convincing win over Perspektiva Ilirija

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 5, Sunday, 25 October 2026:

ZADAR - Perspektiva Ilirija 95:70 (26:16, 14:19, 27:12, 28:23)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Zadar snapped their two-game losing streak with a convincing home win over Perspektiva Ilirija to close out Round 5.

Zadar set the tempo from the get-go, outscoring Perspektiva Ilirija 11:3 in the opening two minutes. By the end of the first quarter, the hosts had extended their lead to double digits. However, Perspektiva Ilirija refused to go down without a fight, cutting Zadar’s lead in half by halftime. Zadar came out strong after the break, taking complete control of the game and never looking back.

It was a team effort from Stipe Modrić’s squad, with five players scoring in double digits in the win at Krešimir Ćosić Hall.

Zadar improved to a 2-2 record, while Perspektiva Ilirija dropped to 1-3.

Key moments: Early in the third quarter, Zadar went on a 10:0 run to establish an advantage they would maintain until the final buzzer. Niko Šare contributed five points during that stretch.

Man of the Match: Dario Drežnjak played a key role in Zadar’s win, finishing with a game-high 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, along with five rebounds.

Can’t Trick the Stats: The battle in the paint proved decisive, as Zadar dominated inside, outscoring Perspektiva Ilirija 46:22 in points in the paint.