Codeus/Nistruct cruise past Leoni to claim a 72-57 victory in Corporate Kup

In a commanding performance at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš on 15 March 2026, Codeus/Nistruct outpaced Leoni 72-57 in a match that set the tone early and never truly ceded control. The win, played as part of the Corporate Kup 2026 season, was built on dominance inside the paint, disciplined ball movement and a relentless pursuit of the glass.

The scoreboard told the story from the outset. A blistering opening quarter produced a 21-9 cushion that allowed Codeus/Nistruct to manage the game thereafter (quarter scores: 21-9, 19-14, 17-15, 15-19). Leoni staged periodic rallies, particularly with late three-point bursts, but were unable to overturn the deficit created by a steady run of two-point production and free throws by their opponents.

The game's most decisive influence was Todorović Nikola, who was named Player of the Game after an extraordinary effort on the glass. He finished with 21 rebounds (including 7 offensive), 13 points and 5 steals, compiling an efficiency rating of 32. His constant presence on both ends disrupted Leoni's plans and provided extra possessions that ultimately tilted the balance.

Offensive responsibility was shared effectively. Janković Nikola led the scoring with 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting and added 5 steals, offering crucial defensive pressure that translated into transition opportunities. Novićević Miloš supplied 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Anđelković Marko knocked down a timely triple and finished with 9 points. Forward support from Stefanović Borislav (10 points, 7 rebounds) and the interior presence of Majstorović Vojislav helped maintain size advantages throughout the contest.

Leoni's offense leaned heavily on perimeter fire. Đorđević Stefan paced the visitors with 20 points, drilling six triples on a heavy 13-attempt outing from deep. Mitrović Nemanja contributed 10 points, and Pešić Marko added 9 points including a late triple that trimmed the final margin. Despite those individual flashes, Leoni struggled for consistent inside production and were repeatedly beaten to key rebounds, which blunted the effectiveness of their perimeter success.

Tactically, Codeus/Nistruct earned the win by mixing high-effort interior play with efficient shot selection. They forced turnovers and converted second-chance points — a formula that proved too much to overcome even as Leoni found bursts from beyond the arc in the second half. The final quarter saw Leoni outscore their opponents 19-15, but the gap established earlier was decisive.

For the Corporate Kup table this result is a statement of intent from Codeus/Nistruct, who combined individual brilliance and collective discipline to secure victory. Leoni leave with positives — notably their shooting touch from deep — but will need better balance and rebounding answers to compete against the league's stronger interior teams.

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