Telekom Srbija steamrolls to 73-50 win in Corporate Kup 2026 semi-final opener
On 21 March 2026 at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš, Telekom Srbija opened the semi-finals of the Corporate Kup 2026 with a decisive 73-50 victory over Codeus/Nistruct. The game was controlled through physical defense and efficient finishing, turning an early, tight contest into a comfortable margin by the second half.
The first quarter was a chess match, ending with Codeus/Nistruct narrowly ahead 13-12. The pendulum swung sharply in the second quarter as Telekom Srbija outscored their opponents 28-17, taking a 40-29 lead into the break. A steady third quarter (13-7) further extended the gap, and a 20-13 fourth quarter sealed the outcome.
The headline performer was Trajković Stefan, who finished with 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting (including 3-of-8 from three) and an 8-rebound night. He was also 6-of-7 from the line and posted an efficiency rating of 33 — a complete offensive outing that turned into the game's defining performance. Complementing him was Kikić Vojin, who added 27 points on 12-of-22 shooting with four rebounds, three assists and key baskets that kept the pressure on throughout the second half (efficiency 20).
Inside presence came from Rančić Uroš, who hauled in 10 rebounds, and timely free throws and mid-range finishing by role players helped maintain the margin when rotations were in play. On the other side, Janković Nikola led Codeus/Nistruct with 13 points and five rebounds, while Stefanović Borislav chipped in nine points and nine rebounds. Those efforts, however, were not enough to overcome Telekom Srbija's balanced attack and defensive intensity.
Game snapshots from the fourth quarter underline how the winner put the match beyond doubt: a string of high-percentage two-point finishes and a late three from Ilić Nenad pushed the lead to its final form, while attempts to claw back were met with disciplined defense and clean execution on offense.
With this victory Telekom Srbija takes the early advantage in the semi-finals. The series now moves on with Codeus/Nistruct needing a response to turn the tide.
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