There was no uncertainty inside the "Aleksandar Nikolić" hall. From the start, Red Star was a better rival, quickly creating a two-digit advantage, which only kept growing, reports CdM on March 18, 2018.
Mornar’s best player Derik Nidam couldn’t find a rhythm, and that affected Mornar's entire game.
Already at half-time, Red Star had a 19 point advantage for 41:22, and Mornar played best in the third quarter.
In the third, Mornar managed to reduce the score to a 12 point difference but missed the shot for the three for a full comeback.
Raphael Feldin scored three shots for three points in a short time, and everything was over in Belgrade.
Mornar owed a better performance to the fans tonight and did not look like a team that won nine of the last 10 matches in the ABA league.
The most effective player of the match was James Feldin with 23 points, Milko Bjelica added 17, and Ročesti and Omić scored 10 points.
For Mornar, 16 points were added by Nidam, but with very bad shooting (5/18), Railly Ross and Pavić scored 12 points.
The “Sailors” and Red Star will play the second match in seven days in Bar.
In that match, Mihailo Pavićević's team will try to get themselves a chance to play the third match, but they will need a much better edition than tonight in Belgrade.
This article was translated from an article by B.J. on CdM.me: Mornar powerless, plus 28 for Red Star
