The weakest team in the group, Buducnost Volija, encountered no issues as they effortlessly defeated Trefl Sopot in the 13th round of the Eurocup with a score of 81:69.

The players in blue and white were aware that they couldn’t afford any mistakes if they were to keep their playoff aspirations alive.

“First, I want to commend the players for this victory. It was a challenging match for us, one that was essential to secure in order to remain in contention for the playoffs,” stated Andrej Žakelj, Budućnosti’s coach, during the post-match press conference.

The initial game in Podgorica against the same opponent saw a lack of concentration in the second half, which allowed Trefl to pose a threat in the “Morača.” However, the situation was entirely different this time.

“Trefl is a resilient team that never gives up, so I urged my players to stay focused until the final whistle,” Žakelj highlighted.

The Slovenian coach pointed out specific aspects of his team’s performance.

“Our objective was victory, and I believe the match showcased some solid defensive work—when that’s in place, the offense benefits as well… This was a crucial win for us, and we will keep pushing forward,” Žakelj concluded.

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