Crvena zvezda Meridianbet extend their winning streak with a home victory over Slovan Bratislava

AdmiralBet ABA League 2026/27, Round 7, Monday, 9 November 2026

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET – Slovan Bratislava 91:80 (29:28, 22:18, 21:14, 19:20)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet continued their winning run in the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League season, defeating Slovan Bratislava in Belgrade and adding another victory to their record.

The opening quarter was played at a high offensive tempo, with neither team managing to establish a significant advantage. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet finished the first ten minutes narrowly ahead at 29:28, before extending their lead to 51:46 by halftime.

The decisive period came in the third quarter. Led by Jared Butler's scoring burst, the hosts began pulling away. They won the quarter 21:14 and entered the final ten minutes with a 72:60 advantage. Slovan Bratislava continued competing, but the home team remained in control and eventually celebrated a 91:80 victory.

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet have therefore improved their season score to 5-1, while Slovan Bratislava are now at 3-3.

Key Moments: The decisive stretch of the game came in the third quarter, when Jared Butler took matters into his own hands. With Crvena zvezda Meridianbet holding a narrow 53:52 lead, the American guard scored 12 consecutive points for the home team, extending their advantage to 65:57. David Kramer then added two free throws to give Crvena zvezda Meridianbet a double-digit lead - 67:57. That scoring burst proved crucial, as the hosts took control of the contest and never looked back on their way to another victory.

Man of the Match: Jared Butler was the standout performer for Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, finishing with a game-high 18 points. Butler also contributed 5 assists, but his most memorable contribution was his run of 12 consecutive points that helped the hosts create separation in the third quarter.

Can't Trick the Stats: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet's remarkable efficiency inside the three-point line was one of the biggest factors behind their victory. The hosts converted 24 of their 28 two-point attempts (85.7%), compared to Slovan Bratislava's 14-of-31 (45.2%).

The home team also dominated the rebounding battle 31:22 and recorded 29 assists compared to Slovan's 22.