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The most exciting game of round 10 in the ABA League took place in Beograd. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked UAE Dubai (7-3) to eleventh ranked Serbian FMP BG (5-5) 86-84 on Friday evening. FMP BG made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Dubai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian point guard Matic Rebec (183-1995, agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Swingman Stefan Lazarevic (198-1996) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Slovenian Klemen Prepelic (191-1992) replied with 19 points and 4 assists for Dubai. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FMP BG moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Mega BG. Dubai at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. FMP BG is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Mornar (#16) in Bar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dubai will play at home against Zadar (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Subotica where second ranked Crvena zvezda won against host Spartak (6-4) 94-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Spartak. American-Bulgarian point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre (191-1994, college: Wake Forest) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ognjen Dobric chipped in 19 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. At the losing side center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crvena zvezda (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Serbian champion maintains second position having just two points less than leader Partizan, which they share with Buducnost. Spartak at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Igokea. Crvena zvezda will play against Cibona (#15) in Zagreb in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Spartak will play on the road against Cedevita Ol. (#11) in Ljubljana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
ABA League top team – Serbian Partizan (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Croatian Split (4-6) in Beograd 110-64. Duane Washington Jr notched 24 points and 5 assists to lead the effort. Partizan’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by David Skara did not help to save the game for Split. Undefeated Partizan have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Loser Split keeps the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Partizan will meet Igokea (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Split will play against Krka and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Mega BG beat Zadar on the road 68-65. Borac lost to Slovenian defending champion Cedevita Ol. on its own court 74-94. Cibona unfortunately lost to Buducnost in Podgorica 77-88. Derby lost to Bosnian defending champion Igokea at home 97-105. Bottom-ranked Mornar was defeated by Krka on the opponent’s court 90-103.

Zadar – Mega BG 65-68

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Serbian Mega BG and 9th ranked Croatian Zadar had identical 4-5 record. But Zadar was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Beograd 68-65 on Monday night. Forward Bogoljub Markovic (210-2005) notched 18 points to lead the effort and Bosnian guard Kosta Kondic (193-2001) supported him with 14 points. Even a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by American forward Tyler Wahl (206-2001, college: Wisconsin) did not help to save the game for Zadar. Bosnian swingman Amar Gegic (200-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Mega BG (5-5) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with FMP BG. Defending Croatian champion Zadar keeps the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Mega BG will meet at home Borac (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Zadar will play against Dubai (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mega BG: B.Markovic 18+4reb, K.Kondic 14+3reb+2ast, J.Kayil 11+3reb+1ast, F.Jovic 7+1reb+3ast, T.Malovec 7+4reb, M.Petrovic 5+3reb+2ast
Zadar: T.Wahl 15+11reb+2ast, A.Gegic 13+5reb+5ast, K.Klarica 12+1reb, M.Ramljak 8+3reb+3ast, V.Mihailovic 5+4reb, D.Gilbert 4+5reb

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Borac CA – Cedevita Ol. 74-94

Everything could happen in Cacak at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Slovenian Cedevita Ol. and 12th ranked Serbian Borac had identical 3-6 record. But Borac was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Ljubljana 94-74 on Saturday night. Cedevita Ol. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Borac CA‘s 36. Cedevita Ol. had a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Bosnian-Croatian center Andrija Stipanovic (207-1986) notched 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American point guard DeVante Jones (182-1998, college: Michigan) supported him with 9 points and 7 assists. Even 12 points by center Marko Pavicevic (209-2002) did not help to save the game for Borac. American point guard Diante Baldwin (182-1994, college: UNCG) added 12 points for lost side. Five Borac players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Slovenian champion (4-6) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Borac lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Krka. Cedevita Ol. will meet at home higher ranked Spartak (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Borac will play against Mega BG (#7) in Beograd and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cedevita Ol.: J.Blazic 14+3reb+1ast, A.Nikolic 14+4ast, D.Robinson 13+4reb, M.Geben 9+4reb+1ast, A.Stipanovic 9+5reb+5ast, D.Jones 9+3reb+7ast
Borac CA: M.Pavicevic 12+4reb+3ast, D.Baldwin 12+2reb+3ast, P.Valinskas 12+2reb+3ast, M.Josilo 11+3reb+1ast, M.Smith 10+4ast, D.Gagic 7+4reb+2ast

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Spartak – Crvena zvezda 87-94

One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Subotica where second ranked Crvena zvezda won against host Spartak (6-4) 94-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Spartak. Crvena zvezda made 22-of-25 charity shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Crvena zvezda players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American-Bulgarian point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre (191-1994, college: Wake Forest) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 assists (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Ognjen Dobric (200-1994) chipped in 19 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. At the losing side center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Rasir Bolton (190-1999, college: Gonzaga, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Spartak players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crvena zvezda (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Serbian champion maintains second position having just two points less than leader Partizan, which they share with Buducnost. Spartak at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Igokea. Crvena zvezda will play against Cibona (#15) in Zagreb in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Spartak will play on the road against Cedevita Ol. (#11) in Ljubljana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Crvena zvezda: C.Miller-McIntyre 30+1reb+10ast, O.Dobric 19+4reb, F.Petrusev 14+4reb+1ast, M.Teodosic 8+2reb+3ast, I.Canaan 7+2reb+2ast, L.Mitrovic 6+4reb
Spartak: D.Miletic 17+11reb, D.Daniels 14+3reb, U.Gibson 13+1reb+3ast, D.Nikolic 12+5reb+1ast, R.Bolton 11+5reb+9ast, K.Kajami-Keane 11+2reb+2ast

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Buducnost – Cibona 88-77

Very predictable result when third ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (8-2) won against 15th ranked Croatian Cibona (2-8) in Podgorica 88-77 on Monday. Buducnost made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game, while Cibona only scored eight points from the stripe. Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjas (207-2000) notched 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Serbian power forward Nikola Tanaskovic (204-1997) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points by Luka Skoric (204-2003, agency: AltusBasket) did not help to save the game for Cibona. Swiss-Croatian forward Toni Rocak (206-1999, college: USF) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Montenegrin champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Crvena zvezda. Loser Cibona keeps the fifteenth position with eight games lost. Buducnost’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Podgorica Derby.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: K.Kamenjas 23+5reb, N.Tanaskovic 17+7reb+2ast, M.Dreznjak 13+3reb+5ast, F.Magee 9+1reb, Y.Ferrell 8+1reb+1ast, R.Sulaimon 6+1reb+3ast
Cibona: L.Skoric 17+4reb+1ast, P.Jok 11+3reb, T.Rocak 10+6reb+2ast, B.Katanovic 7+1reb+1ast, R.Rogic 7+3reb+6ast, F.Bundovic 6

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Derby – Igokea 97-105

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Montenegrin Derby (4-6) lost to sixth ranked Bosnian Igokea (6-4) in Podgorica 97-105 on Saturday. Igokea shot 62.1 percent from the field and made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Bryce Jones (183-1994, college: Murray St.) notched 31 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and the other American import center Terrell Carter II (208-1996, college: Fresno St.) supported him with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 18 points and 7 assists by American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) did not help to save the game for Derby. Guard Luka Bogavac (195-2003) added 15 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Bosnian champion moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Spartak. Loser Derby dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Igokea will meet at home league’s leader Partizan in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Derby’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Podgorica to the arena Buducnost.
Top scorers:
Igokea: B.Jones 31+1reb+9ast, D.Milosavljevic 14+2reb+5ast, S.Gavrilovic 13+2reb+1ast, T.Carter II 13+9reb+4ast, S.Anim 10+1ast, M.Jeremic 9+1reb
Derby: E.Neal 18+1reb+7ast, L.Bogavac 15+5reb+3ast, N.Pavlicevic 11, Z.Nikolic 11+6reb+4ast, A.Grbovic 10+5reb, D.Mirkovic 10+1reb

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Partizan – Split 110-64

ABA League top team – Serbian Partizan (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Croatian Split (4-6) in Beograd 110-64. Partizan made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Split turnovers. Partizan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Duane Washington Jr (190-2000, college: Ohio St.) notched 24 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Balsa Koprivica (216-2000, college: FSU) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Partizan’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by forward David Skara (203-1995, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Split. Forward Boris Tisma (205-2002) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Five Partizan and four Split players scored in double figures. Partizan have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Loser Split keeps the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Partizan will meet Igokea (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Split will play against Krka and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Partizan: D.Washington Jr. 24+1reb+5ast, B.Koprivica 16+8reb+3ast, M.Bosnjakovic 15+4reb+1ast, T.Jones 14+3reb+1ast, S.Brown 10+2reb+3ast, A.Lakic 9+2reb+1ast
Split: D.Skara 14+5reb+1ast, T.Vuko 14+2reb+1ast, A.Jordano 13+3reb+2ast, B.Tisma 10+5reb+3ast, S.Shorter 7+3reb+2ast, K.Ljubicic 4+5reb+2ast

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Krka – Mornar 103-90

Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Slovenian Krka (3-7) defeated bottom-ranked Montenegrin Mornar (1-9) in Novo Mesto 103-90 on Friday. Krka made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Tayler Persons (191-1995, college: Ball St., agency: Players Group) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and point guard Jan Span (189-1992) supported him with 17 points and 6 assists. Krka’s coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 25 points, 6 assists and 4 steals by American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes, agency: AltusBasket) did not help to save the game for Mornar. Croatian power forward Lovro Buljevic (210-1998) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Krka moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Borac. Mornar lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Krka will meet higher ranked Split (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mornar will play against FMP BG (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Krka: T.Persons 19+8reb+8ast, J.Span 17+2reb+6ast, B.Skeens 14+6reb+3ast, J.Klobucar 13+6reb+1ast, M.Cerkvenik 10+2reb+1ast, Z.Smrekar 8+1ast
Mornar: B.Jenkins 25+3reb+6ast, C.Carter Jr. 15+4ast, N.Thomasson 14+2reb+2ast, L.Buljevic 13+8reb+3ast, L.Runjic 13+5reb+5ast, J.Bediako 4+3reb