Zlatibor Mozzart Defend Home Court, Take 1-0 Lead vs. TFT Skopje
Zlatibor Mozzart took the 1-0 lead in the quarter-final series vs. TFT Skopje.
(Photo: Zlatibor Mozzart/Foto Nikic)
2025/26 ABA League 2, Quarter-Finals, Game 1, Tuesday, March 17, 2026:
ZLATIBOR MOZZART - TFT Skopje 101:86 (26:21, 24:23, 28:19, 23:23)
Zlatibor Mozzart have successfully defended their home court in Game 1 of the quarter-final series, beating TFT Skopje after an entertaining clash filled with high-level plays and eye-catching highlights.
It was a night to remember for the home side, who put on a spectacular offensive display, especially from beyond the arc. Zlatibor Mozzart knocked down an impressive 19 three-pointers, using their hot shooting to break the game open and push past the 100-point mark. That shooting rhythm proved to be the key factor in securing this valuable opening win.
The game itself was anything but one-sided, as TFT Skopje showed quality and resilience, keeping things competitive for large stretches. The fans in Zlatibor were treated to a fast-paced encounter with several standout moments on both ends of the floor. However, whenever the visitors threatened, the home team responded with another big shot from distance to stay in control.
With this triumph, Zlatibor Mozzart have taken a 1-0 lead in the series and now stand just one win away from booking their place in the semi-finals.
On the other side, TFT Skopje will look to regroup quickly and use the home-court advantage in Game 2 to even the series and keep their title hopes alive.
Stats
Players on court
| ZLA | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 3 | Lacy JR M. | 12:06 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Čibej M. | 17:12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Kulundžić L. | 03:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| 12 | Đorđević V. | 12:08 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 31 | Matović A. | 03:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| TFT | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 0 | Tashovski V. | 26:33 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 6 | Stojanoski T. | 21:23 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 8 | Somerville R. | 19:59 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | Knezevikj M. | 03:15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 30 | Stojanov M. | 04:54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:25 (Q4) | 101 : 86 | 11 KNEZEVIKJ M. made 2 points (drivinglayup) |
| 00:36 (Q4) | (24sec) | |
| 00:36 (Q4) | 8 KULUNDŽIĆ L. missed 3 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:56 (Q4) | 101 : 84 | 0 TASHOVSKI V. made 2 points (drivinglayup) |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Moore T. | 21 | - | 28 | Anthony Govens D. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Moore T. | 24 | - | 18 | Tashovski V. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Savić S. | 8 | - | 6 | Stojanoski T. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Protić N. | 6 | - | 6 | Anthony Govens D. |
