Krka get the crucial win against Mornar-Barsko zlato

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 18, Saturday, 27 January 2024:

KRKA - Mornar-Barsko zlato 79:72 (21:15, 17:22, 18:22, 23:13)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Krka got the crucial win in Leon Štukelj Hall to distance themselves from Mornar-Barsko zlato in the battle to avoid relegation. 

Krka had a great start to the game, they controlled the lead and even took a 6-point advantage heading into the second quarter. Mornar-Barsko zlato controlled the game throughout the second and third quarters, they took over the lead and took a 3-point lead into the final 10 minutes of the game. Krka got back into control of the game in the final quarter, they pulled ahead in the last period and did not look back. 

Key moments: Krka took control of the game in the final quarter of the game, they went on a crucial 7:2 run which gave them a 5-point advantage with 1:15 remaining in the game. Mornar-Barsko zlato could not recover from this with such little time remaining in the game.

Man of the match: Jan Špan had a terrific game leading his team to the crucial win, he finished the night with a double-double. He scored 16 points and dished out 12 assists in the winning performance. 

Can't hide the stats: Offensive rebounding stood out tonight. Krka controlled the offensive glass, they outrebounded Mornar-Barsko zlato 14:2 tonight, and those 14 offensive rebounds led to 13 second-chance points for Krka.