Fazi overwhelm Leoni to claim 72–39 victory in CLN 3

Fazi turned a tactical plan into a commanding performance on Saturday, cruising to a 72–39 win over Leoni at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš. The scoreboard told a story of control from the outset: Fazi posted quarter totals of 25, 11, 20 and 16, while Leoni managed 7, 10, 10 and 12.

The game’s narrative was shaped by precision and playmaking. Radenković Ilija was the heartbeat of Fazi’s attack, finishing with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting and an eye-catching 10 assists, alongside three steals and just one turnover — the kind of all-around line that tilts tight contests decisively in a team’s favor. Complementing him was Nešić Vuk, who poured in a team-high 19 points on the same efficient 8-of-13 from the floor and added six steals, using both scoring and defense to extend Fazi’s advantage across all four quarters.

Fazi’s balance was apparent elsewhere: Ristić Stefan and Starc Damir provided secondary scoring and floor spacing at important moments, with Starc Damir connecting on multiple long-range shots that punctured Leoni’s attempts to regroup. The visitors found some resistance in Đokić Aleksandar, who produced a solid inside performance — 14 points and 11 rebounds — but his efforts were not enough to stem a steady flow of Fazi buckets.

Defensively, Fazi disrupted Leoni’s rhythm from the first quarter, forcing turnovers and converting them into easy points. Leoni struggled to find consistent perimeter scoring and was repeatedly outmuscled on transition chances. Missed opportunities and a rising turnover count kept them chasing for the entire 40 minutes.

Statlines underlined the gulf between the teams. Fazi’s backcourt and playmakers combined efficient shooting with active hands on defense and a favorable assist-to-turnover ratio; Leoni produced individual flashes but lacked the collective consistency needed to mount a comeback. By the final buzzer, the margin reflected more than just a single dominant quarter — it reflected sustained control and execution.

For Fazi, the victory is a statement of intent as the season progresses; for Leoni, it is a game that highlights areas for adjustment on both ends of the floor. The box score shows the clear contributors and the mismatch that unfolded, but the broader takeaway is simple: a cohesive, well-orchestrated team performance carried the day.

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