Nikola Ivanovic shines in KK Crvena Zvezda win over Split / News - Basketnews.com

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KK Crvena Zvezda began their season in ABA League with an easy win over Split even with several players still out. The team coached by Dejan Radonjic won 97-61 (22-16, 31-12, 22-13, 22-20) led by Nikola Ivanovic, who was the top scorer of the night with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals.

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It was a one-way show since the start, with Zvezda dominating the game from the beginning and scoring 31 points in the second quarter. At the half, Crvena Zvezda was already up by 25 points.

The second half began with a 10-0 run by the reds, which consolidated even further their lead. For Split, there was absolutely no chance to get back into the game at that point.

Aside from the stellar performance of Ivanovic, Zvezda had also solid contributions from Lazarevic, 13 points and 3 rebounds, Maik Zirbes, 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Austin Hollins, 11 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

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