ABA League

Žakelj: I was afraid of this game after the break, congratulations to the boys on the victory and approach

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Buducnost made an excellent overture before the season's match with Cluj in the round of 16 of the Eurocup - Andrej Žakelj's team taught Igokea a lesson tonight in Podgorica (99:67) for their 14th win in the ABA League, their first in the Top 8 phase.

The "Blues" went on a 16:0 run at the end of the second or beginning of the third quarter and finished the job...

"Congratulations to the boys on the win and their approach. I think it took us a little while to get going the way we wanted and then it started with defense and easy points. We made a difference in the first half, in the second half we just confirmed it, even increased it a little. I was a little afraid of this game after the break. We have a lot of injuries and these games are always difficult, but I think the approach was good, the concentration also and the victory was deserved."

Žakelj could not count on Zoran Nikolić tonight.

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"Zoran is sick, we had a problem with the squad because Rašid was also very questionable, he didn't train for a few days, he just played a game now. We know that Megi and Slavković are still out of the team, unfortunately that's how it is, but I think all the other guys did a good job," said the Slovenian expert.

On Wednesday, there will be a big clash with Cluj in "Morača" for a place among the top eight in the second strongest European competition.

"Unfortunately, there weren't many people today, but I'm sure it will be different on Wednesday. Of course, I'm calling on the fans to help us as much as possible, we'll do everything we can to win the game," concluded Žakelj.

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