BC Vienna snapped their two-game losing streak beating Perspektiva Ilirija

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 7, Saturday, 7 November 2026:

Perspektiva Ilirija - BC VIENNA 60:74 (13:21, 18:16, 12:22, 17:15)

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Game recap: BC Vienna emerged victorious from their visit to Ljubljana, defeating Perspektiva Ilirija 60:74 in Round 7 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group B. The visitors established an early advantage and, despite a competitive second quarter from the home team, pulled away after halftime to secure a comfortable victory. Grant Sherfield led the scoring for BC Vienna with 20 points, while Nikola Jovanović delivered an impressive all-around performance with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Edo Murić was Perspektiva Ilirija's leading scorer with 13 points.

Key moments: The third quarter proved decisive as BC Vienna stepped up their offensive production while limiting the hosts to just 12 points. The visitors outscored Perspektiva Ilirija 12:22 during the period, extending their lead to 43:59 heading into the final ten minutes. Perspektiva Ilirija managed to win the fourth quarter 17:15, but the deficit was too large to overcome, allowing BC Vienna to close out the game with a 60:74 victory.

Man of the Match: Nikola Jovanović was instrumental in BC Vienna's victory, recording a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. The BC Vienna center was particularly efficient inside the paint, converting 8 of his 10 two-point attempts while also contributing 2 steals. He finished with a game-high valuation of 27, making him the standout performer of the contest.

Can't Trick the Stats: BC Vienna's superiority in transition and inside the paint played an important role in the outcome. The visitors outscored Perspektiva Ilirija 20:6 in fast-break points and held a 40:30 advantage in points in the paint. BC Vienna also displayed greater shooting efficiency, converting 48.3% of their field-goal attempts compared to Perspektiva Ilirija's 38.3%. Despite both teams finishing with 33 rebounds, the visitors made better use of their offensive opportunities, which ultimately helped them secure the victory.