Euroleague: Union Olimpija Defeat Mapooro Cantu
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The home team started strong, but by the end of the first quarter Cantu was in the lead 17:22. Olimpija improved their game in second quarter and by half time, the result was 42:39.
The Italian team started stronger in third quarter, taking lead 44:47, but Olimpija responded quickly and caught up. However, they were not strong enough to maintain an advantage until the end of the third quarter that ended 59:62.
The game was decided only in the last minutes. It came down to national team player Jaka Blažič to get Olimpija on par, while Dylan Page scored two consecutive three-pointers and was rewarded with a laud cheer from the spectators.