Crvena zvezda overcomes 19-point deficit to defeat Igokea

Crvena zvezda secured a dramatic 81-80 victory against Igokea in Laktaši during the fifth round of the ABA League. The Belgrade-based team staged a massive comeback after trailing by as many as 19 points, having trailed 50-33 at halftime.

Chima Moneke proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive basket with just six seconds remaining in the game. His performance included a crucial block and a transition score that completed the turnaround. Tyson Carter led the scoring for Zvezda with 18 points, while Jared Butler added 15.

Igokea was led by Lazar Stefanović, who scored 18 points. Despite their strong start and controlling much of the first half, the home team was unable to maintain their lead in the final minutes. Coach Ibon Navaro expressed satisfaction with the team's energy in the second half but noted the challenges of managing player health and fatigue during a dense schedule.