Game 4 of the Finals in Stožice on Monday

Cedevita Olimpija will host Krka from Novo Mesto in the fourth game of the final series on Monday at 6:00 PM in Stožice Arena, aiming to seize their second opportunity to clinch the national championship title.

Cedevita Olimpija’s senior team faces the fourth game of the national championship final series against Krka from Novo Mesto. After Krka’s victory in the third game in Novo Mesto – the scoreboard showed 88:81 in favor of the home team – the series returns to Ljubljana, with the Dragons looking to capitalize on their second chance to win the national championship title in Stožice Arena.

This would mark the fifth consecutive title for the Ljubljana club, their 22nd in independent Slovenia. Krka is chasing their eighth national trophy in the final. Should Krka also win Monday’s game, the series would return to Novo Mesto, where the fifth game of the final is scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 PM.

FAN ZONE:

The fan zone will be filled with exciting activities for all visitors before the game begins. They can enjoy basketball games, engage in coloring activities, and receive a special diploma upon their first game attendance. A book about the history of Cedevita Olimpija will be available, delighting club enthusiasts. The Woop! Cornhole game will ensure a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere.

During the game, the excitement will intensify with engaging activities. Fans can participate in Heka Supplements shooting contests for a grand prize worth 1000 EUR, test their accuracy in the Triglav 3-in-a-row game for attractive prizes, or compete for a season ticket with a bold half-court shot. The fan zone will thus provide an unforgettable experience before and during the game!

TV BROADCAST:

The game will be broadcast live on Šport TV, and a link to the online stream will be shared below once it is provided by the Slovenian Basketball Federation.

PRE-GAME QUOTE:

“Krka was simply the better opponent in the third game, so now we face the fourth. After the game in Novo Mesto, we talked, and it’s clear to everyone that we can’t play with that approach. I hope we’ll show better performance in both offense and defense, that our energy will be on point from the start, and that we’ll be more focused. I believe that on Monday in Stožice, we’ll show a different face. Only in this way can we become national champions,” said Jaka Blažič, captain of Cedevita Olimpija’s senior team, ahead of the fourth game in Stožice Arena.

GAME PREVIEW:

Despite missing some players, Cedevita Olimpija defeated Krka in the first two games, 75:73 in Novo Mesto and 77:70 in Stožice. In the second game, they overcame a deficit, took the lead, and capitalized on Krka’s struggles in the final quarter, leading by as many as 14 points to secure the win. The top scorers were Aleksej Nikolić for the Ljubljana team and Jan Špan and Niko Bacvić (all with 17 points) for Krka, with Jaka Blažič adding 14. In the first game, Nikolić and Gregor Glas (13 points each), Blažič (11), and Joan Beringer (10) were key contributors to the victory, despite poor free-throw shooting in the closing stages. Krka had a chance to tie the game but failed to capitalize. Robert Jurković (13), Špan, Miha Cerkvenik (both 11), and Kendall Robinson (10) stood out for Krka.

In the third game in Novo Mesto, the home team took advantage of Cedevita Olimpija’s slow start, leading for most of the first half and by eight points (41:33) after 20 minutes. In the second half, Krka extended their lead to +17 (61:44), but the Dragons fought back, reducing the deficit to five points (79:84). In the closing moments, Krka played composedly and secured an 88:81 victory.

Danilo Tasić led Cedevita Olimpija with 17 points, while Jaka Blažič added 15. For Krka, Niko Bacvić scored 20 points, and Jan Špan contributed 16.

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GAME 4

Stožice Arena (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Monday, June 9, 6:00 PM:
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – KRKA (free entry) [2:1]*

GAME 5**

Leona Štuklja Sports Hall (Novo Mesto, Slovenia), Thursday, June 12, 6:00 PM:
KRKA – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA

*Score in wins. Series played to three wins.
**If necessary, fourth and fifth games.

PREVIOUSLY PLAYED:

GAME 1

Leona Štuklja Sports Hall (Novo Mesto, Slovenia), Tuesday, June 3:
KRKA – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 73:75 (23:26, 15:19, 19:12, 16:18)
Cedevita Olimpija: Radović 7 (6 rebounds), Nikolić 13, Glas 13, Blažič 11 (5 rebounds), Beringer 10 (5 rebounds), Jones, Lemar 9, Morano Mahmutovič, Lazarevski, Tasić 8 (6 rebounds), Prepelič, Daneu 4.

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GAME 2

Stožice Arena (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Thursday, June 5:
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – Krka 77:70 (25:17, 9:16, 25:20, 18:17)
Cedevita Olimpija: Jones 8 (5 rebounds), Glas 6, Lemar 9, Beringer 6 (7 rebounds), Tasić 9 (6 rebounds, 5 assists), Radović 5, Nikolić 17, Blažič 14 (5 rebounds), Morano Mahmutovič 2, Lazarevski, Prepelič 1, Daneu.

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GAME 3

Leona Štuklja Sports Hall (Novo Mesto, Slovenia), Saturday, June 7:
KRKA – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 88:81 (20:19, 21:14, 20:15, 27:33)
Cedevita Olimpija: Radović, Nikolić 14 (5 rebounds), Blažič 15, Beringer 10 (9 rebounds), Daneu 6, Jones 9, Glas 4, Lemar 6, Morano Mahmutovič, Lazarevski, Tasić 17 (7 rebounds), Prepelič.

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