Cluj-Napoca claimed a 104–98 victory over FMP in Round 8 of the ABA League, while Bosna beat Ilirija 83-79.
In an exciting and closely contested game, Cluj-Napoca secured a late victory over hosts FMP, 104–98. The first three quarters were completely even, until 2 minutes before the end when Filip Barna gave FMP a 98–96 lead. After a Cluj-Napoca timeout, the team went on an 8–0 run to seal the win in Romania.
With this victory, Cluj-Napoca secured their fifth win in Group A of the ABA League. FMP suffered their fourth defeat. The ABA League officially announced the Man of the Match: Dusan Miletic delivered a phenomenal performance for the visiting team, finishing the game with 28 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block, and a game-high valuation of 36.
Alongside Miletic, Karel Guzman Abreu contributed 17 points and Daron Fatts Russell added 7 points and 14 assists for the winning team. For the defeated FMP, Filip Barna scored 24 points, Dusan Radosavljevic added 19, and Lazar Stefanovic finished with 16 points.
Ilirija and Bosna faced off today in Ljubljana in Round 8 of the ABA League. Bosna claimed the victory , leading for most of the game while preventing Ilirija from mounting a comeback. For the winning team, Michael Lamor Young scored 22 points, followed by Jarrod West with 21 points. For the hosts, Wendell Jerome Green stood out with 22 points, while Oluwasimisola Shittu delivered an all-around performance with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals.