GAME OF THE SEASON: Nikolo Meli knocked down Zvezda with five three-pointers – “Every game is like a final!” – Euroleague

He played beyond all expectations!

Today, within the 21st round of the Euroleague, Crvena zvezda welcomed the Fenerbahce team on their home field, and the guest won – 91:96 (24:21, 19:28, 18:21, 30:26).

The X factor of tonight’s victory for the guests was Nikola Meli. The experienced Italian center made five three-pointers and played his best game this season with 16 points. After the game, he said:

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Fenerbahce Istanbul Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

“We were better offensively – we didn’t have the best performance defensively, but we hit shots and that got us the win. We are happy, we came to win – we lost the first game. Every game is like the Euroleague final, two wins and you’re out of the play-offs, two wins and you’re on top. We are very happy, it is very difficult to win here, against a very good team.” – said Nikola Melija.



Source: hotsport.rs