Fazi Dominate TraceOne to Take Commanding Lead in CLN 3 Quarter-Finals
In a decisive playoff quarter-final game of the CLN 3 2025/26 season, Fazi delivered a commanding performance, overwhelming TraceOne with a convincing 77-53 victory. The game, held on April 18, 2026, showcased the visitors’ offensive efficiency and defensive resilience, allowing them to maintain control throughout all four periods.
Fazi jumped to an early lead by scoring 21 points in the first quarter compared to TraceOne’s 11, establishing a gap that only widened as the game progressed. By halftime, the visitors extended their margin with a 40-25 scoreline. The third quarter further emphasized Fazi’s dominance with 23 points against 15, effectively sealing TraceOne’s fate before the final period concluded with a narrow 14-13 advantage for Fazi to cap off the game.
At the heart of Fazi’s performance was Nešić Vuk, who impressed with 14 points on a 53.8% shooting rate from the field, including 7-of-9 two-pointers. Beyond scoring, he contributed 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 assists, demonstrating his all-around impact and earning him the player of the game honors with an efficiency rating of 22.
Supporting Nešić was Ilija Radenković, who exploded for 18 points, combining effective mid-range and three-point shooting, while adding 6 rebounds and 4 steals. Aleksandar Trajković also had a notable night delivering 14 points and 10 rebounds, contributing crucial plays including multiple timely three-pointers that kept Fazi firmly ahead.
Fazi’s bench showed depth as well, with significant contributions from Jovanović Jovan who scored 14 points with 4 three-pointers, and Stefan Ristić who chipped in 2 points and impactful defense with several blocks and steals.
For TraceOne, despite the loss, Kocić Lazar led in scoring with 15 points. Đorđević Dušan added 12 points and 14 rebounds, showing fight amid tough opposition. Stevanović Darko also provided 11 points and solid rebounding efforts. Nevertheless, the team struggled to break Fazi’s defensive schemes and could not match the visitors’ consistent offensive output.
This setback puts TraceOne in a difficult position in the best-of series, requiring significant adjustments to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Ultimately, Fazi's blend of sharpshooting, strong rebounding, and defensive pressure paved the way for a dominant win, sending a strong message that they are serious contenders in this quarter-final matchup.
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