MEGA SUPERBET ACHIEVED A GREAT VICTORY AGAINST BUDUCNOST

The basketball players of Mega Superbet secured a huge victory in the 22nd round of the ABA League, defeating Budućnost Voli 93:79 (23:12, 23:25, 24:22, 23:20) at the Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall. Led by coach Marko Barać, Mega Superbet played brilliantly from the first to the last minute, taking a double-digit lead early in the first quarter and successfully fending off all attempts from the opponent to close the gap, ultimately winning convincingly. With this victory, Mega Superbet improved its record to 11-11 in the ABA League, while Budućnost suffered only its third loss of the season (19-3).

A stellar performance came from Bogoljub Marković, who led Mega Superbet to victory with 27 points, five rebounds, and four assists, posting a player efficiency index of 34. Mihailo Petrović was also excellent, just shy of a double-double with 19 points and eight assists, while Andrija Jelavić (7 rebounds) and Urban Kroflič each scored 13 points.

For Budućnost, Nikola Tanasković was the top scorer with 17 points, Fletcher Magee added 14, while Rašid Sulajmon scored 13, and Mekinli Wright finished with 12 points.

After a balanced start, Mega began to pull away with three-pointers from Marković and Milijašević, taking a 12:6 lead. The team continued to build its advantage, and after a precise shot from Petrović, Mega reached a double-digit lead just over a minute before the first break, holding onto it through to halftime (23:12). Budućnost tried to catch up, but Barać’s players maintained control and kept the lead intact in the second quarter, going into halftime ahead 46:37.

Mega continued its strong performance in the third quarter, and after another three-pointer from Petrović, they led 55:41. Barać’s team maintained excellent play on both ends of the court, briefly extending the lead to 16 points. However, Budućnost managed to reduce the gap to 70:59 before the final quarter. Budućnost opened the deciding period with a three-pointer, but Kroflič and Petrović maintained Mega’s lead. The home team then stretched their advantage again, and midway through the final quarter, they led 88:73—never looking back. In the end, a commanding victory for Mega Superbet!

In the next, 23rd round of the ABA League, Mega Superbet will face the regional title defender, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet. The match is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, at 20:00.

Mega Superbet: Milenković, Miljenović 8, Jelavić 13 (7 rebounds, index 20), Vukčević, Marković 27 (index 34), Kroflič 13 (index 20), Milijašević 5, Milutinović, Srzentić, Jović 2, Petrović 19 (8 assists, index 22), Maalovec 6

Budućnost: Morgan 2, Sulajmon 13, Ilić 4, Megi 14, Minić, Tanasković 17, Jovanović 4, Drežnjak 3, Omić 2, Rajt 12, Azubuike, Kamenjaš 8.

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