SC Derby get the win against city rivals Budućnost VOLI

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Saturday, 23 December 2023:

Budućnost VOLI - SC DERBY 82:94 (24:25, 25:22, 15:18, 18:29)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: SC Derby completed the upset against favored city rivals Budućnost VOLI in Saturday night action. 

It was a close game for most of the game, the lead went back and forth between the two sides, and neither team was able to take control of the lead. It wasn't until the final quarter when SC Derby managed to run away with the lead, they were the better team tonight and they held on to the advantage to prove that. This is the second time this season that SC Derby beat city rivals Budućnost VOLI as they bested them at the start of the season in the ABA Super Cup. SC Derby snapped their two-game losing streak while Budućnost VOLI will look to snap their two-game losing streak in the next round on the road against Zadar. 

Key moments: The game was close for the first three quarters, in the opening minutes of the final quarter SC Derby went on a crucial 8:0 run to take an 11-point advantage heading into the final five minutes of play. They managed to keep their heads cool in the final minutes of the game and controlled their advantage to hold on to the win. 

Man of the match: Kenan Kamenjaš put up a double-double performance in the win against his former squad, he scored a game-high 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists. 

Can't hide the stats: SC Derby had a good night at the free throw line, they were more effective at getting to the line than Budućnost VOLI, shooting 19/23 from the charity stripe while the hosts shot just 8/13.