Ivanovic-led Zvezda dismantle Radnicki by 44 points to make Serbian Cup semis / News - Basketnews.com

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Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade kicked off the Serbian Cup, demolishing Radnicki Kragujevac 103-59 (28-13, 29-11, 24-22, 22-13) and advancing to the semi-finals stage, where they will meet the winner of the Mega Basket-Zlatibor Cajetina pair.

Free throws this season

73%11,8Points made:11,8Accuracy:72,5%Place in standings:11Record max:18Record min:4Most made FTs:Nikola KalinicTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Crvena Zvezda pushed the accelerator pedal from the first second of the game. They opened the match with a 13-3 run, while Stefan Markovic nailed three three-pointers in as many attempts.

Dejan Radonjic's men did not stop and created a 15-point cushion (28-13) before the second tally.

Led by the trio of Nikola Ivanovic, Stefan Lazarevic, and Branko Lazic, the Red star organized a massive 14-0 spurt to begin the second period. Their lead grew up to 29 points (42-13) and Crvena Zvezda never looked back.

Nikola Ivanovic led the route for the EuroLeague club, recording 18 points (2/3 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, and a game-high 26 PIR.

Stefan Markovic added 16 points (1/2 2PT, 4/5 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 turnover, 2 steals, and 20 PIR.

Crvena Zvezda: Nikola Ivanovic 18 (6 AST), Stefan Markovic 16 (5 AST), Austin Hollins 11, Branko Lazic 11, Ognjen Dobric 10, Nikola Kalinic 10.

Radnicki: Rasko Katic 17 (7 REB, 5 AST), Marko Derasimovic 15, Nikola Veljovic 8.

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