By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet was comfortable in a win, 96-66, over Split in Belgrade Arena on Sunday.
The highlight for the team coached by Giannis Sfairopoulos was Nemanja Nedovic playing his first game in two weeks and recording seven points plus two assists over 13 minutes. In contrast, Milos Teodosic resurfaced on the list of unavailable players, joining Mike Daum (left knee surgery) and Branko Lazic (back) on the sidelines.
Yago dos Santos and Isaiah Canaan shared a game-high 17 points in Round 18 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season. Up to 15-3, the winning display retained a one-game distance from co-leaders Partizan Mozzart Bet and Buducnost VOLI.
Earlier, Partizan blew out Cibona, 93-59, in Drazen Petrovic Basketball Hall. Aleksej Pokusevski stood out with 21 points, in new individual high for his 2024-25 journey. The 23-year-old forward hit 7/9 field goals, including five three-pointers.
In addition to Vanja Marinkovic (Achilles) and Frank Ntilikina (leg) stuck to the injury list, Tyrique Jones did not follow the team to Zagreb. Also, Carlik Jones suited up but did not play.
On Saturday, Umoja Gibson set his season-high at 31 points, lifting Spartak Office Shoes to a 102-83 victory over Krka. Season-highs by Diante Baldwin and Justas Furmanavicius, packing 28 and 26 points, stood out for Borac Mozzart in a home win, 92-72, versus FMP Soccerbet.
ABA Round 18
Zadar – SC Derby 71-58
Spartak Office Shoes – Krka 102-83
Borac Mozzart – FMP Soccerbet 92-72
Cibona – Partizan Mozzart Bet 62-93
Cedevita Olimpija – Mornar-Barsko zlato 114-72
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet – Split 96-66
Buducnost VOLI – Igokea m:tel 111-77
Mega Superbet – Dubai (27/1)
STANDINGS: Partizan Mozzart Bet 34 (16-2), Buducnost VOLI 34 (16-2), Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet 33 (15-3), Dubai 29 (12-5), Cedevita Olimpija 29 (11-7), Igokea m:tel 29 (11-7)…
Photo Credit: ABA-Liga.com