Dubrovnik Defeat KK Zabok 92-79 in Favbet Premijer liga Home Win

Dubrovnik secured a solid 92-79 victory over KK Zabok in the Favbet Premijer liga on October 10, 2026, using a balanced attack and a strong third quarter to pull away at home. The win gives Dubrovnik an important result in the Croatian top division and adds to their positive momentum in the early standings.

KK Zabok stayed close for two quarters, but Dubrovnik's depth and defensive pressure proved too much after halftime.

Match Overview

Dubrovnik led 25-19 after the first quarter and 47-39 at halftime. The game remained within reach for KK Zabok until the third quarter, when Dubrovnik outscored them 24-18 to take a 71-57 lead into the final period. Zabok made a brief run in the fourth, but Dubrovnik answered every time and closed out the 13-point win.

• First quarter: Dubrovnik 25, KK Zabok 19
• Second quarter: Dubrovnik 22, KK Zabok 20
• Third quarter: Dubrovnik 24, KK Zabok 18
• Fourth quarter: Dubrovnik 21, KK Zabok 22
• Final: Dubrovnik 92, KK Zabok 79

Key Moments

The decisive run came midway through the third quarter. Leading 53-48, Dubrovnik scored 11 straight points over a two-minute span, capitalizing on three KK Zabok turnovers. That burst pushed the lead to 64-48 and forced Zabok into a timeout. Although Zabok trimmed the deficit to 78-68 in the fourth, Dubrovnik responded with a 7-0 run to put the game away.

A key defensive sequence late in the third quarter — a block followed by a transition three — epitomized Dubrovnik's control of the game.

Tactical Story

Dubrovnik won this game with defense, rebounding, and efficient half-court execution. They forced 16 turnovers and held a 42-34 rebounding edge, including 12 offensive boards that led to 15 second-chance points. Offensively, Dubrovnik moved the ball well, finishing with 20 assists and four players in double figures.

KK Zabok shot the ball reasonably well from the perimeter but struggled inside, where Dubrovnik's size altered shots and cleaned up the glass. Zabok's inability to string together stops in the third quarter ultimately decided the game.

Standout Players

• Ivan Marić (Dubrovnik): 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists — the game's top scorer and a constant mismatch.
• Luka Perić (Dubrovnik): 18 points, 9 rebounds — dominant on the offensive glass.
• Marko Šimić (Dubrovnik): 14 points, 6 assists — controlled the tempo and hit timely shots.
• Marko Horvat (KK Zabok): 21 points, 5 rebounds — kept Zabok competitive in the first half.
• Josip Kovačević (KK Zabok): 15 points, 4 three-pointers — provided perimeter scoring off the bench.

Season Impact and What’s Next

With the 92-79 win, Dubrovnik reinforces its place in the Favbet Premijer liga standings and protects its home court. For KK Zabok, the loss is a missed chance to steal a road result, though their first-half performance showed they can compete. The head-to-head record now favors Dubrovnik, and the result could be important when playoff positioning is determined.

Dubrovnik will aim to carry this defensive intensity into its next fixture, while KK Zabok must find ways to generate easier baskets in the half court. In a competitive Croatian league, home wins like this are essential for any team with postseason ambitions.