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Jaka Blazic's 24 points powers Cedevita Olimpija past Valencia / News - Basketnews.com

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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (3-5) prevailed Valencia Basket (4-3) 97-85 (24-22, 19-22, 27-20, 27-21) to skid their five 7DAYS EuroCup games losing streak.

3-pointers this season

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana40%11,1EuroCupPoints made:11,1Accuracy:39,8%Place in standings:1Record max:16Record min:5Most made 3FGs:Jacob PullenTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

Both squads were trading baskets in the fourth quarter but Cedevita Olimpija managed to perform a 6-0 push and build a double-digit lead (88-77) with 2:40 to go in the game. Edo Muric and Jaka Blazic scored a couple of important buckets for the Slovenian squad.

Valencia could not restore the intrigue as Cedevita Olimpija were holding the initiative in their hands during the last two minutes.

Jaka Blazic was very effective for Olimpija, posting 24 points (5/8 2PT, 2/6 3PT, 8/12 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 turnovers, 10 drawn fouls, and 31 PIR.

Yogi Ferrell added 15 points (2/4 2PT, 3/7 3PT, 2/2 FT), 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, 4 drawn fouls, and 18 PIR.

After the close first half, ending 44-43 for Valencia, Cedevita Olimpija pushed the gas pedal at the start of the third period. They organized a massive 16-0 run and gained a 12-point lead (59-47). Yogi Ferrell and Jaka Blazic were leading the way.

Though, the Oranges closed the quarter better and cut their deficit to 6 points (64-70) before the decisive 10 minutes of the game.

Cedevita Olimpija: Jaka Blazic 24 (5 AST),Yogi Ferrell 15 (7 AST), Edo Muric 15, Jacob Pullen 13 (4 AST), Zach Auguste 11 (6 REB), Melvin Ejim 10 (4 REB).

Valencia: Sam Van Rossom 13, Klemen Prepelic 12, Martin Hermannsson 10, Xabi Lopez-Arostegui 10 (6 REB).

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