KK Cedevita Junior edged city rivals KK Dubrava Zagreb 89-84 in a thrilling Favbet Premijer liga encounter on October 3, 2026. The home side used a balanced scoring attack and a late fourth-quarter surge to secure a hard-fought victory in this Zagreb derby.

Match Overview

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with neither team able to build a double-digit lead. Cedevita Junior came out firing, hitting five three-pointers in the first quarter to take a 28-24 lead. Dubrava responded in the second, using their size inside to dominate the offensive glass and tie the game at 48-48 by halftime. The third quarter saw six lead changes, with the teams trading baskets in a high-paced, entertaining style.

Key Moments

With the score tied at 76-76 and just over four minutes remaining, Cedevita Junior went on a decisive 9-0 run. The spurt was ignited by a steal and a fast-break dunk from their athletic small forward, followed by a contested three-pointer from the top of the key. Dubrava managed to cut the lead to three points in the final minute, but Cedevita's guards knocked down four consecutive free throws to ice the game.

• First quarter: Cedevita Junior 28, Dubrava 24
• Second quarter: Dubrava 24, Cedevita Junior 20
• Third quarter: Cedevita Junior 23, Dubrava 21
• Fourth quarter: Cedevita Junior 18, Dubrava 15

Tactical Story

Cedevita Junior's coaching staff emphasized pace and spacing, encouraging their guards to push the ball in transition and attack early in the shot clock. This strategy paid off, as they scored 18 fast-break points. Defensively, they switched aggressively on screens, forcing Dubrava into isolation situations. Dubrava, meanwhile, tried to slow the game down and feed their big men in the post, but Cedevita's double-teams forced several turnovers. The game ultimately came down to perimeter shooting and free-throw accuracy, with Cedevita holding a slight edge in both categories.

Standout Players

Cedevita Junior's backcourt was the difference. Their point guard finished with 22 points and 9 assists, while the shooting guard added 18 points, including four three-pointers. The small forward contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. For Dubrava, their center was a force inside, recording 20 points and 14 rebounds, but he received limited support from the perimeter. Their shooting guard struggled, making just 4 of 14 field-goal attempts.

Season Impact and Standings

This win improves Cedevita Junior's position in the Favbet Premijer liga standings and boosts their confidence ahead of a tough stretch of games. Dubrava, on the other hand, misses an opportunity to climb the table and will need to address their late-game execution. The rivalry between these two Zagreb clubs always delivers drama, and this latest chapter was no exception.

Both teams return to action next week, with Cedevita Junior looking to build momentum and Dubrava aiming to regroup on the road.