From the very beginning, coach Muhamed Pašalić’s team showed that they knew what they wanted. Aggressive defense, solid duels and concentration on both ends of the field, that was exactly the face of Bosnia that the fans want to see.
Although the visitors from Poland took a 2:0 lead, they quickly lost their rhythm. A red-hot Skenderija was on fire after Michael Young’s three-pointer and Halilović’s dunk for an early 5:0 run.
The second quarter brought a real shooting frenzy. Jarrod West hit several important three-pointers, Atić fired up the crowd with his blocks, while Đoko Šalić already started to turn the match into his private show.
Bosnia maintained a double-digit lead for most of the match and thus confirmed that they are a much better team at the moment.
In defense, Delalić and Atić did a great job, while the rest completely stifled Polish attacks with smart rotations and closing passing lines.
The third quarter was a bit tighter with more mistakes on both sides, but Bosnia kept control. When it seemed that the visitors could get under ten points, Šalić came on the scene again.
Đoko hit three three-pointers from three attempts, and those moves practically “froze” any idea Lublin had about returning. The audience enjoyed the great fighting spirit of BiH. representatives.
It is worth noting the good reserves: Petar Kovačević had several important defensive moves, while Joesaar and West were real engines in transition.
Pašalić has now recognizably rotated the team, aware that Lublin only uses eight players, which was evident over time in their fatigue.
The last quarter brought the “last twitches” of the Polish team, but in the end Bosnia managed to bring the game to a peaceful end.
Miralem Halilović and Young secured Bosnia’s victory with their points, thus bringing Bosnia closer to the next stage of the FIBA Europe Cup.
(Vijesti.ba)
