Cibona defeats FMP 80-77 in ABA League Group A victory in Zagreb

Cibona defeated FMP 80-77 in an ABA League Group A match held at the KC Dražen Petrović in Zagreb on November 13, 2026. The victory allowed Cibona to overcome a maximum deficit of 19 points during the third quarter to secure the win in front of 400 spectators.

Late scoring surge secures win

The match remained highly competitive until the final minutes of play. Roko Badžim scored the winning three-pointer with approximately 45 to 49 seconds remaining in the game to seal the result for Cibona. The fourth quarter saw a significant scoring surge from the winning side. Cibona scored 29 points in the fourth quarter, while FMP managed to score 14 points in the same period.

The performance of the Cibona roster was central to the comeback. Ricky McGill recorded 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists for Cibona. Vincent Mitchell also contributed significantly to the victory, recording 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. However, the match was not without physical setbacks for the winning team, as Lovro Mazalin suffered an injury during the match.

FMP offensive performance and statistics

FMP mounted strong individual performances despite the loss. Brandon Rush scored 23 points for FMP, while Marko Kovačević recorded 20 points. Nikola Gašić contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds for FMP. Additionally, Nikola Gašić recorded 4 blocks during the contest.

The game was officiated by Danilović, Mihailovikj, and Vavan. While the final outcome was decided by the fourth-quarter scoring gap, the match was part of the 7th or 8th round of the ABA League Group A. The standings for the teams remain subject to variation based on specific reporting. Serbian media reported that Cibona currently holds 7th place in Group A with 3 wins and 4 losses. Conversely, FMP is reported to hold 9th place with 2 wins and 5 losses.

Upcoming ABA League schedule

Both teams look toward their next scheduled fixtures in the ABA League. Cibona is scheduled to play Crvena zvezda in Belgrade on November 22, 2026. FMP is scheduled to host Igokea on November 20, 2026.

Glossary

• Belgrade — Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
• ABA League — The ABA League is a Croatian company based in Zagreb that serves as the general partnership for organizing sports competitions. It operates three regional-wide men's professional club basketball competitions in South-Eastern Europe.
• Cibona — Cibona is a basketball team based in Zagreb. The team has competed in major European competitions and the regional championship.
• Crvena zvezda — Crvena zvezda is a basketball club and the eternal rival of KK Partizan.