Crvena Zvezda defeated Krka at home by 110:57 in the ABA League, 22nd round, with a great performance by Javonte Smart.
The red and whites took their opponent very seriously from the beginning and quickly gained a double-digit lead in the opening minutes. They then extended it to a 29-point lead by halftime, mainly thanks to the excellent performance of Luka Mitrovic, who already had 12 points by then.
The second half didn’t bring any drama, as the result wasn’t in question given the scoreline. As expected, Crvena Zvezda’s lead continued to grow steadily, and the regional league’s vice-champion secured the victory at a leisurely pace.
The most efficient players for the home team were Javonte Smart with 24 points and Yago dos Santos with 20, along with eight rebounds and 12 assists. The guests were led by the duo of Jurij Macura and Miha Cerkvenik, each scoring nine points.
In the next round, Crvena Zvezda will visit Cibona, while Krka will host Split.