Cedevita Olimpija lost the first quarterfinal match of the ABA League against Crvena Zvezda 92:101. This means that Ljubljana will have to take a step forward in the next matches to avoid a third consecutive elimination in the quarterfinals.
What happened?
Cedevita Olimpija played a good game, fought and tried to surprise the favored hosts. In the 33rd minute, Ljubljana was still in the game for a surprise, but then Crvena Zvezda escaped with a partial score of 8:0 to a safe distance.
Why is this important for Cedevita Olimpija?
Ljubljana fought and tried to surprise Belgrade, but the latter made a decisive difference in the last quarter. This means that Cedevita Olimpija will have to take a step forward in the next matches to avoid a third consecutive elimination in the quarterfinals.
What comes next?
Cedevita Olimpija will have to equalize the series to two wins on Tuesday, May 12, in Stožice. Then, three days later, they will have to defeat the seven-time champions of the regional competition again in Belgrade.
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Umoja Gibson | 19 |
| DJ Stewart | 18 |
| David Škara | 16 |
Cedevita Olimpija will have to take a step forward to avoid a third consecutive elimination in the quarterfinals. Ljubljana fought and tried to surprise Belgrade, but the latter made a decisive difference in the last quarter.