Crvena Zvezda pull off an incredible last minute comeback to defeat Cedevita Olimpija / News - Basketnews.com

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Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade (15-1) created a small miracle to secure their 15th ABA League win.

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The Serbian powerhouse beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (9-7) in a tight battle 83-82 (28-28, 15-15, 22-21, 18-18).

With 1:19 remaining, the visitors were trailing 75-80, but then Nikola Ivanovic and Austin Hollins made two 3-pointers, and with 42 seconds left, Crvena Zvezda were trailing 81-82.

With 5 seconds left, Melvin Ejim fouled against Ivanovic, who made both free throws and secured the win for Crvena Zvezda (83-82). Yogi Ferrell made a last-second 3-pointer attempt, but he was off the mark.

Hollins was the main protagonist for the winners as he finished with 18 points (2/3 2PT, 4/7 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 1 block, and 19 EFF.

Cedevita Olimpija were led by Jaka Blazic, who accumulated a double-double of 21 points (3/5 2PT, 3/10 3PT, 6/6 FT), 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 7 drawn fouls, and 35 EFF.

Cedevita Olimpija: Jaka Blazic 21 (3/5 2PT, 3/10 3PT, 11 REB, 35 EFF), Zach Auguste 13 (6/11 2PT), Alen Omic 12 (5/6 2PT), Melvin Ejim 10 (5/8 2PT, 7 REB), Yogi Ferrell 10.

Crvena Zvezda: Austin Hollins 18 (4/7 3PT), Nate Wolters 14 (7/9 2PT), Branko Lazic 11, Nikola Kalinic 10.

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