Telekom Srbija survive late push to beat OIP Insurtech 65-62 in Corporate Kup thriller

In a tight, physical encounter at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš, Telekom Srbija edged OIP Insurtech 65-62 in the Corporate Kup 2026. The final minutes were a study in nerve: a late pair of free throws from Trajković Stefan closed out the game after a furious comeback put the scoreboard within a single possession.

The quarter-by-quarter pattern told the story of momentum swings. The teams traded the first two quarters before OIP Insurtech dominated the third (19-14) to take a slim lead, only for Telekom Srbija to answer in the fourth and steady the ship when it mattered most. Final period scores by team were: OIP Insurtech 16, 10, 19, 17 — total 62; Telekom Srbija 18, 14, 14, 19 — total 65.

Individual performances provided the drama. Milanovic Veljko produced a herculean effort for OIP Insurtech, finishing with 35 points and 18 rebounds, converting 12 of 28 field-goal attempts and going 9-for-16 from the free-throw line. His relentlessness kept his team in contention down the stretch and he repeatedly drew fouls to extend possessions.

But it was Trajković Stefan who stole the headlines for Telekom Srbija. He scored 25 points on a 9-for-25 shooting night that included five triples, grabbed 12 rebounds and added three assists. Crucially, his composure in the final seconds — a pair of free throws with five seconds left — sealed the victory.

Support came from several contributors. Kikić Vojin chipped in 19 points, showing early scoring punch and feeding the attack on multiple occasions, while Rančić Uroš battled on the glass, collecting 13 rebounds that helped tilt possession in his team's favor. On the other side, Tonić Bogdan delivered 16 points for OIP Insurtech, including key three-pointers that kept the comeback alive.

The closing stages were emblematic of the game’s ebb and flow. After trailing, OIP Insurtech mounted a late surge led by Milanovic Veljko, who hit consecutive free throws to cut the deficit to one with six seconds remaining. But two follow-up free throws from Trajković Stefan extinguished any hopes of a final rally.

Statistically, the contest was marked by physicality and a premium on rebounds and free-throw opportunities. Turnovers were minimized by some wily veterans and both teams featured players who imposed themselves defensively and on the glass. In the end, the narrow margin reflected a game decided by small edges — timely free throws, a few extra rebounds and clutch playmaking when the clock mattered most.

For Telekom Srbija, the win keeps momentum in the Corporate Kup race; for OIP Insurtech, the performance will sting but also provide positives to build on, notably the dominant outing from Milanovic Veljko. Basketball’s fine margins were on full display, and neither side left much to spare.

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