Zlatibor Mozzart prevail over Primorje 1945 after double-overtime drama

ABA League 2 Round 2, Wednesday, 28 October 2026:

ZLATIBOR MOZZART - Primorje 1945 101:98 (16:23, 27:19, 20:20, 14:15, 8:8, 16:13)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Zlatibor Mozzart maintained their perfect record in the 2026/27 ABA League 2 season after surviving a spectacular double-overtime battle against Primorje 1945, eventually celebrating a 101:98 victory in Čajetina.

The visitors made a better start to the contest, establishing a 23:16 advantage after the opening ten minutes. However, Zlatibor Mozzart responded strongly in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 27:19 to turn the deficit into a narrow 43:42 halftime lead.

The two teams continued their fierce battle after the break, with Zlatibor holding a slim 63:62 advantage heading into the final quarter. Neither side managed to pull away in the fourth period, and with the score tied at 77:77 after 40 minutes, the game headed into overtime.

The drama was far from over, as the first extra period also failed to produce a winner. Vladimir Tomašević converted two crucial free throws in the closing seconds to tie the score at 85:85 and force another five minutes of basketball.

When the game entered its decisive stages, Brandon Sly took matters into his own hands. The Zlatibor guard delivered a sensational performance across the two overtime periods, scoring 14 of his 24 points to lead the hosts through the drama. Sly stepped up when his team needed him most, scoring some key buckets in second overtime, as Zlatibor eventually emerged victorious after 50 minutes of thrilling basketball.

The victory improved Zlatibor Mozzart's record to 2-0 in Group D, while Primorje 1945 suffered their first defeat of the season and they are now at 1-1.