In a tightly contested match, Red Star (Crvena Zvezda) secured a crucial victory over Cedevita Olimpija, advancing to the semi-finals of the ABA League. The game took place at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, where the home team had to overcome several challenges. Red Star started the game strong, but they let a 12-point lead slip away by the end of the first quarter. The guests took advantage of this, performing better in the second and fourth quarters and leading up to the final 10 minutes.
Despite these hurdles, Red Star managed to clinch the win, led by Jered Butler and Chimezie Metu. The team will now face Partizan in the semi-finals. After the match, Cedevita Olimpije's coach expressed dissatisfaction with the referees, leading to a midnight statement from Red Star in response. For those who missed the live broadcast, highlights of the game are available to watch.
This was a wild one! Red Star's win over Cedevita Olimpija was crucial, but the drama off the court is just as exciting. Can we expect more fireworks in the semi-finals with Partizan? Let's hope the tension stays high!