HTEC Group's Late Surge Downs TraceOne, 45-41

In a low-scoring, stop-start contest at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš, HTEC Group rallied in the fourth quarter to overcome TraceOne and take a 45-41 victory in CLN 3 action. The game flipped in the final period, where HTEC Group outscored TraceOne 20-9 to turn a seven-point deficit into a four-point win.

TraceOne controlled the early stages, building a 21-12 cushion by halftime thanks to inside finishes and timely free throws. Key contributors included Đorđević Dušan, who poured in 12 points and showed consistent touch around the rim, and Guteša Nebojša, who added 11 points and nine rebounds while sparking several early runs with both midrange and perimeter scoring.

HTEC Group chipped away in the third quarter and kept the pressure on. The decisive sequence arrived in the fourth, where Spasov Nikola assumed command. Spasov finished with a team-high 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists, and his late-game free-throw accuracy (8-for-9 from the line) and a momentum-shifting three-pointer at 2:08 left TraceOne scrambling. Complementary production from Stanković Marko (11 points) and timely contributions from Stošić Jovan helped sustain the comeback.

Statistically the game was sloppy on both ends: field-goal percentages were modest and turnovers disrupted rhythm. TraceOne managed to generate second-chance opportunities through several offensive rebounds, but HTEC Group’s defensive focus in the final stanza — and superior late-game execution at the free-throw line — proved decisive.

Coaches on both benches will take lessons from the advanced stages of the match. TraceOne led through three quarters (32-25) but was unable to find consistent scoring answers when it mattered most. HTEC Group, by contrast, showed resilience and composure down the stretch, converting crucial free throws and hitting a go-ahead triple to seize control.

Final notable figures: Spasov Nikola (20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, eff 19), Đorđević Dušan (12 points) and Guteša Nebojša (11 points, 9 rebounds, eff 17). The box score underlined a game decided by a handful of possessions and late-game poise.

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