In a hard-fought contest, the basketball team Budućnost Voli secured a 98-87 victory against Zadar in Podgorica on November 1, 2023. This match was part of the fifth round of the Admiralbet ABA League. While the home team was expected to dominate, the game proved to be more challenging than anticipated.
Zadar set the tone early, jumping to a quick 7-0 lead within the first two minutes. Budućnost struggled to regain control but managed to narrow the gap by the end of the first quarter, finishing at 23-22. The second quarter saw Zadar maintaining its advantage, leading at halftime with a score of 49-47.
The turning point came after halftime when Budućnost erupted with a 9-0 run. A three-pointer by Jogi Ferel four minutes before the end of the third quarter allowed Budućnost to take a six-point lead. Aksel Butej followed up with another three-pointer, further extending their advantage.
As the fourth quarter progressed, Budućnost built a double-digit lead, which they successfully maintained until the final buzzer. This victory marked their fifth consecutive win across all competitions, solidifying their position in the league.
Leading the charge for Budućnost was Morgan, who scored 20 points. Other key contributors included Rasid Sulajmon with 15 points, while both Jogi Ferel and Džeri Butsijel added 14 points each. Nikola Tanasković contributed 12 points, and Aksel Butej rounded out the scoring with 10 points.
For Zadar, Lovro Mazalin was the standout performer, scoring 23 points. Vladimir Mihailović, a Montenegrin player representing the Croatian team, added 15 points, along with three rebounds and three assists.
Budućnost will face a significant challenge in their next ABA League match against Crvena Zvezda on November 8, 2023, at 20:00. This upcoming game promises to be another exciting encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the league standings.
