Defeated in Domžale but lesson learned

Cedevita Olimpija’s young squad suffered their second defeat in the second part of the season in Domžale Sports Hall. In the third round of the Nova KBM League Helios Suns got the better of them with the score 100:50.

The young hopes of Cedevita Olimpija and Slovenian basketball suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Nova KBM League Championship stage in Domžale. After Rogaška’s buzzer-beater was fatal for Dragons in Stožice a week ago, the selected junior players, led by Teo Čizmić, were defeated this time by the Helios Suns. After 40 minutes of play, the scoreboard in Domžale Sports Hall showed 100:50 in favor of the home team.

The Ljubljana team, which this time performed without Dan Duščak due to health problems, is returning to the Slovenian capital with one point. In the first half, Domžale limited the offense of the Ljubljana team with a compact and solid defense. The home team, which scored nine three-pointers in the first 20 minutes, gained a 22-point lead by halftime. With a desire to prove themselves, the Ljubljana basketball players continued to fight in the second half as well, but they could not close the gap in scoring and eventually had to congratulate their opponents for a 50-point victory.

Among the scorers, Luka Ščuka proved himself again, collecting 22 points and eight rebounds. Rok Radović scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds. Nil Jovanović finished the game with six points, Žiga Daneu and Robert Jurković with four.

Since the return from Podgorica, the first team has been actively preparing for Saturday’s clash of the 21st round of the ABA League with Igokea. Fans will be able to watch this demanding test from Laktaši live on Arena Sport 1.

STATEMENTS AFTER THE GAME

Teo Čizmić, Assistant Coach of KK Cedevita Olimpija:
“This defeat showed what our sidelines situation looks like. Helios Suns played better, more aggressively, and compact than us. Our young team had too many turnovers and we did not get back on the defense fast enough. We have to learn by our mistakes and move on.”

Luka Ščuka, Player of KK Cedevita Olimpija:
“It is hard to say anything after a game like this. It is important to learn something from this and continue to improve game after game.”

NOVA KBM LEAGUE, ROUND 3

ŠD Domžale (Domžale, Slovenia), Thursday, March 11:
HELIOS SUNS – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 100:50(21:10, 23:12, 31:15, 25:13)
Cedevita Olimpija: Radović 7 (6 rebounds), Ščuka 22 (9 rebounds), Jurković 4, Đurkić, Jovanović 6, Daneu 4, Nagode, Todorović 7, Jug, Kočevar.

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