Drama in Niš: One-Point Overtime Thriller Ends 66-65 in CLN 3
In a game that felt scripted for headlines, Advokatska komora Niša edged Ascalab-Webelinx Games 66-65 after an overtime period that delivered as many twists as the regulation that preceded it. The contest, part of the CLN 3 2025/26 season and played at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš on 2026-02-21, turned into a study of poise under pressure and finely balanced team dynamics.
When the final buzzer sounded the scoreboard read 66-65, the difference coming after a tense extra period that finished 8-7. The margin told only part of the story: both sides traded leads, answers and momentum throughout, producing a chess match of substitutions, set plays and late free throws.
The headline performer was Mladenović Aleksandar, who was named player of the game after a complete outing — 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, complemented by an efficiency index that reflected his impact on both ends of the floor. His presence inside and timely scoring kept his team within striking distance at every juncture.
Nonetheless the top scorer on the sheet was Vućković Aleksandar, who poured in 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, including big late conversions and the decisive free throw in the game’s dying seconds that ultimately decided the outcome. Support came from Milić Nikola (17 points), whose late free throws and perimeter touch were crucial in the closing stages.
On the opposing roster, playmaking was the standout theme. Petrović Đorđe finished with a team-high 19 points and a remarkable 14 assists, orchestrating offense and creating opportunities at a consistent clip. Živanović Miša chipped in 17 points and several timely baskets, including a long-range strike that erased a late deficit and forced the extra period.
Notable were the contrasting styles: one side attacked through efficient interior scoring and aggressive rebounding, while the other relied on ball distribution and balanced scoring from its backcourt. Tričković Milan produced a gritty 13 points and 9 rebounds, and veteran passing from Pešić Zoran (9 assists) shaped many possessions despite an off-night from deep.
Coaches on both benches will take lessons from the margins — the value of conversion at the stripe, defensive attention in transition, and discipline in late possessions. For the winners, execution in pressure moments paid dividends; for the defeated, the ledger will read “so close,” with a long list of positive plays that just fell shy.
As the CLN 3 season moves on, tonight’s game will be remembered as a classic local derby decided by a single possession and the composure of a handful of veterans. Small details mattered: who boxed out, who drew the next foul, who kept their head on the line. Those are the elements that separate memorable victories from near misses.
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