Bosnia’s Igokea defeated Russia’s PARMA 100–86 (25–20, 23–29, 27–17, 25–20) in a home game of the WINLINE Basket Cup.
Main Story
The teams started the game neck and neck. The Bosnian club immediately tried to establish dominance on their home court, but the Perm team responded with high offensive efficiency and, thanks to a strong second quarter, went into halftime with a slim lead of +1.
The Clutch Moment
The third 10-minute period proved to be a turning point. The home team ramped up the pace, stepped up their defense, and forced the Russian team to make mistake after mistake in simple situations. Seizing the initiative, Igokea pulled away and built a comfortable double-digit lead heading into the final stretch.
In the fourth quarter, Perm attempted a comeback led by Jeremiah Martin, but the Bosnian squad coolly maintained their lead, responding with timely, accurate shots, and ultimately surpassed the 100-point mark in grand style.
X-Factor
PARMA’s disastrous defensive performance in the second half of the game. By allowing their opponent to score 52 points in the third and fourth quarters, the Perm club ruined its chances of a nail-biting finish and a comeback victory.
Interesting Facts
This victory was historic—Igokea won a WINLINE Basket Cup game for the first time in its history. The Bosnians finished last season with a 0-6 record.
Igokea scored exactly 100 points—the first “hundred piece” of the second cup season.
Top Performers
Igokea: Petar Kovačević (19 points), Nate Pierre-Louis (17 points), Lazar Stefanović (16 points + 8 assists), Joel Armotrading (13 points + 10 rebounds)
PARMA: Jeremiah Martin (24 points + 5 assists), Joshua Primo (16 points), B.J. Johnson (15)
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