In the ABA league Round 22, Buducnost defeated Cedevita Olimpija 80-72 in Ljubljana, bringing them one step closer to securing the second position before the playoffs.
Podgorica’s team now has 17 wins, with this being their ninth consecutive win, while Cedevita Olimpija remains at 14 wins and practically out of contention for the second spot. The only contender against Andrej Zakelj’s team is Partizan, which has two fewer wins but one less game played.
Buducnost led for the majority of the game, sealing the win in the final quarter when they extended their lead to seven points.
Kenan Kamenjas was the top scorer for the winning team with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Allerik Freeman and McKinley Wright both contributed 10 points. For the home team, Shawn Jones scored 15 points, while Dewayne Stewart and Justin Cobbs each scored 13.