DEBRECEN (Hungary) - Marbella (ESP) had a statement-making run, going perfect in the pool phase of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Debrecen stop on August 30.
TEAMS
MARBELLA (ESP)
The Spanish side immediately made an impact in their World Tour debut in Debrecen, starting with an unbeaten run in Qualifying Draw action and following it up with an equally remarkable run in pool play.
They started out the day with a gritty overtime victory against a contending Vienna. A shared offensive effort from Isaac Mayo, Diego De Blas and Godwin Osarenren Moreno proved to be key to their 22 - 21 win.
They then faced off against a physical London side and once again, carried out their game plan. Diego De Blas led his side in scoring with 9 points as they finished with a 21 - 16 victory to head into the knockout rounds with momentum on their side.
Other teams to go perfect on the day were Lausanne (SUI) and Liman (SRB).
PLAYERS
ANDREJA MILUTINOVIC (Liman)
The D.R.E was all business for Liman in pool play, coming up clutch numerous times to lead his side to an unbeaten record.
They faced off against home side Debrecen in their opener, a game that turned out to be a back-and-forth battle with Debrecen holding the advantage down the stretch. Finding his side down 20 - 19 with time ticking down, Milutinovic drilled a tough two-pointer, finishing with a whopping 10 points to secure a thrilling win for his side.
German side Skyliners were on the other side next, both teams boasting experience and versatility. A close match for the most part, it was Milutinovic who grasped the game at the end and drilled the clutch bucket, closing out another victory for the Serbian side heading into knockout rounds coming up.
Ice-Cold Andreja was clutch all day today for Liman as they’ll be relying on him to keep firing for them tomorrow.
QUARTER-FINAL
Lausanne (SUI) - Valencia (ESP)
Marbella (ESP) - Skyliners (GER)
Liman (SRB) v Vienna (AUT)
Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) - Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
FINALS
High-stakes 3x3 action incoming tomorrow as we crown our Debrecen masters stop winners. Tune in LIVE to catch the knockout rounds of the 3x3 World Tour Debrecen stop.