Zlatibor Mozzart get the close win against Podgorica Bemax
In a nail-biting contest in Round 1 of Group E in the Top 8 of the NLB ABA League 2, Zlatibor Mozzart edged past Podgorica Bemax with a final score of 70:72.
(Photo: Podgorica Bemax/Sasa Jankovic)
NLB ABA League 2 Top 8 Round 1, Wednesday, 22 January 2025:
Podgorica Bemax - ZLATIBOR MOZZART 70:72 (24:24, 12:19, 18:15, 16:14)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
In a nail-biting contest in Round 1 of Group E in the Top 8 of the NLB ABA League 2, Zlatibor Mozzart edged past Podgorica Bemax with a final score of 70:72.
The game was fiercely competitive, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the four quarters. In the fourth quarter, the stage was set for a dramatic finish, as both sides attempted to seize control of the match. With less than a minute remaining, Zlatibor' Mozzart's clutch free-throw shooting proved to be the difference-maker, helping them maintain a narrow lead.
Despite Podgorica Bemax's strong effort and a few opportunities to pull ahead, they struggled in the closing moments, missing key shots and committing turnovers that allowed Zlatibor Mozzart to secure the victory.
Key standout performances included Malcom Bernard from Zlatibor Mozzart, who led all scorers with 18 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 assits. On the other side, Xavier Rhodes contributed a with 13 points for Podgorica Bemax.
Stats
Players on court
POD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
7 | Živanović B. | 37:42 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
10 | Đurišić P. | 12:40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
13 | Brnović D. | 16:53 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
24 | Smith A. | 36:38 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
31 | Rhodes X. | 31:21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
ZLA | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
6 | Vujačić P. | 27:51 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
8 | Bernard M. | 32:16 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
21 | Joksimović L. | 17:15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
27 | Kljajević M. | 24:05 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
33 | Čorbić B. | 09:52 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Last 5 actions
Min | Score | Action |
game finished | ||
end of 4. quarter | ||
00:04 (Q4) | (defensive) | |
00:08 (Q4) | ![]() | |
00:23 (Q4) | ![]() | |
00:23 (Q4) | ![]() |
Top players
VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
Lacmanović D. | 21 | - | 18 | Bernard M. |
POINTS | ||||
Rhodes X. | 13 | - | 18 | Bernard M. |
REBOUNDS | ||||
Smith A. | 10 | - | 10 | Glišić M. |
ASSISTS | ||||
Rhodes X. | 5 | - | 4 | Bernard M. |