ABA League: Crvena Zvezda – Cedevita Olimpija 15/05/2026

Crvena zvezda must respond in front of their home fans after a major collapse in Ljubljana, and the expectation is that superior quality and a much stronger offensive performance will allow them to break down the defensively vulnerable Cedevita Olimpija.

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The third game of the ABA League quarterfinal series will determine the final participant in the regional competition semifinals. Just a few days ago, Crvena zvezda missed a huge opportunity to close out the series early after blowing a 20-point lead in Ljubljana, further complicating the end of a season that has not been going according to plan for quite some time. After an excellent first part of the campaign and a battle for the top spots in the EuroLeague standings, Saša Obradović’s team entered a period of major inconsistency, leading to increasing criticism from both the public and the fans regarding the team’s performances and results.

Although Zvezda still possess outstanding individual quality and offensive firepower capable of deciding games through isolation plays and individual brilliance, their biggest issue remains the defensive end of the floor. That aspect had already started to suffer during the closing stages of the EuroLeague season, and the same problems have continued throughout domestic competitions and the ABA League playoffs. Because of that, the clash against Cedevita Olimpija should not be taken lightly under any circumstances, despite the clear favorite status held by the home side.

Cedevita Olimpija have shown character and the ability to punish every lapse in concentration throughout the season. The Slovenian side play at a fast pace, aggressively, and with great persistence, but they also possess clear defensive weaknesses that stronger teams know how to exploit in stretches. Zvezda already demonstrated this in the opening game of the series, as well as during the first half of the second matchup when they scored as many as 51 points.

In this decisive game, I expect a fully focused approach from the home team and a much better offensive display than in the previous encounter. Quality, experience, and roster depth should ultimately make the difference in favor of Crvena zvezda, who now have the ideal opportunity in front of their supporters to restore confidence and secure a place among the top four teams in the ABA League.