Budućnost VOLI get the NLB Match of the Round win against Cedevita Olimpija

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 22, Saturday, 9 March 2024:

Cedevita Olimpija - BUDUĆNOST VOLI 72:80 (14:18, 23:23, 17:15, 18:24)

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Game recap: In an eventful Saturday night in Ljubljana, Budućnost VOLI got the NLB Match of the Round win on the road against Cedevita Olimpija following an exciting game in Stožice. 

Budućnost VOLI opened the game in stellar fashion, in the first four and a half minutes of the game they went on a 10:2 run. By the end of the quarter, The Dragons would cut the Budućnost VOLI advantage to just 4. Much like the first quarter Budućnost VOLI had a great start to the second quarter, they went on a 14:2 run to go up by 16 points in the first half. By the halftime break, Cedevita Olimpija would get back into the game as they cut the lead back down to 4. It was a close game in the second half until Budućnost VOLI ran away with the lead late in the fourth quarter and secured their 17th win of the season. 

Key moments: With 4:11 remaining in the game after Cedevita Olimpija came within just 2 (66:68) Budućnost VOLI went on a crucial run to lockup the win. Andrej Žakelj's squad went on an 8:2 run with 1:05 remaining in the game, this gave them the security they needed to steal a win on the road.

Man of the match: Kenan Kamenjaš had a terrific game for Budućnost VOLI, he scored 15 points on 5/7 shooting to go along with 7 rebounds and 2 assists. 

Can't hide the stats: Budućnost VOLI was efficient in getting to the free throw line tonight, they shot 16/22 from the line while Cedevita Olimpija shot just 8/12. Sometimes free throws can be crucial in winning or losing a game.