SC Derbi Falls Short Against Borac in ABA League Opener

Basketball team SC Derbi suffered a narrow defeat against Borac in their opening match of the ABA League on September 30, 2023. The game took place at the MTEL Dvorana Morača in Podgorica, where SC Derbi lost by a final score of 79-76. This match marked the beginning of a new season for both teams in Group A.

Borac maintained a lead for the majority of the game, showcasing strong performance throughout. However, SC Derbi fought back and had an opportunity to turn the tide in the closing moments. With just 33.5 seconds remaining and the score tied at 75-75, Borac’s player Johnson missed both free throws that could have put his team ahead.

In a critical moment, Boldvin of Borac sealed the fate of the hosts by scoring a basket and converting an additional free throw, bringing the score to 78-74. This decisive play left SC Derbi with limited time to respond.

Amar Gegić led SC Derbi with 15 points, complementing his effort with solid contributions from teammate Aleksa Ilić, who recorded 13 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks. Johnson added another 12 points to the team’s total. For Borac, Boldvin was the standout player, scoring an impressive 20 points.

Looking ahead, SC Derbi will face FMP in their next match, as they aim to regroup and capitalize on the lessons learned from this initial encounter in the ABA League. The team will be looking to enhance their performance and secure their first victory of the season in the forthcoming game.