Zvezda cruise past Mega Mozzart, advance to the Serbian League finals / News - Basketnews.com

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In the decisive Game 3of the Serbian Basketball League semifinals,Crvena Zvezda mts BelgradecrushedKK Mega Mozzart 88-66 (26-16, 27-17, 15-12, 20-21) and advanced to the Finals.

2-pointers this season

53%19,9Points made:19,9Accuracy:52,8%Place in standings:6Record max:28Record min:13Most made 2FGs:Nikola KalinicTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Zvezda will meet FMP Beograd in the finals, which automatically got a place in the ultimate stage of the competition due to Partizan's withdrawal.

Nikola Kalinic was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 21 points (5/5 2PT, 3/4 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 assists, and 26 PIR.

On the opposing side,Borisa Simanic was the top performer for Mega Mozzart, ending with 12 points (2/3 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 5/6 FT), 6 rebounds, and 20 PIR.

Despite the equal start of the game, powered by Luka Mitrovic and Austin Hollins, Crvena Zvezda initiated a late 7-0 run and built a double-digit lead (26-16) after the first quarter. The hosts controlled the game in the second period as well, as Nikola Kalinic and Austin Hollins‘ performance let them to organize another 10-0 run as Zvezda gained a massive 20-point lead (53-33) going into the halftime. Zvezda did not let Mega Mozzart breathe easier during the third quarter. The margin between the teams was 23 points (68-45) before the last 10 minutes of the game. The fourth quarter was a mere formality.

Crvena Zvezda: Nikola Kalinic 21 (4 AST, 26 PIR),Austin Hollins 17 (5 REB).

Mega Mozzart: Borisa Simanic 12 (6 REB), Samson Ruzhentsev 12 (6 REB), Luka Cerovina 11.

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