Cacak 94 held off a determined Borac Zemun side 84-81 in a tense Serbia Basketball League encounter that went down to the final possession. The home team led for most of the night but had to survive a late surge and a potential game-tying three at the buzzer.

It was a game of runs, momentum swings, and clutch shot-making. Cacak 94 looked in control for three quarters, but Borac Zemun refused to go away, trimming a double-digit deficit to a single possession in the final two minutes. In the end, Cacak’s poise at the free-throw line and one crucial defensive stop made the difference.

Match Overview

Cacak 94 started brightly, moving the ball and finding open shooters against Borac’s zone. They led 20-18 after the first quarter and stretched the advantage to 42-39 by halftime. The third quarter was Borac’s best stretch: they outscored the hosts 24-19, taking a brief lead behind a flurry of three-pointers and transition baskets.

Cacak responded in the fourth, reclaiming the lead with a 9-0 run and then holding off every Borac comeback attempt. The visitors had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a contested three-pointer rimmed out, and Cacak secured the rebound to seal the win.

• Quarter scores: Cacak 94 20-22-19-23 — 84; Borac Zemun 18-21-24-18 — 81
• Biggest lead: Cacak 94 by 11 points
• Key run: A 9-0 Cacak burst early in the fourth quarter

Key Moments

The game’s biggest swing came early in the fourth. Trailing 66-63, Cacak forced two straight Borac turnovers and converted them into five quick points, capped by a corner three from their small forward. That pushed the lead to 71-63 and forced Borac into a timeout.

Borac responded with a 10-2 run of their own, tying the game at 73 with just over three minutes left. But Cacak’s point guard hit a mid-range jumper, then found their centre for an easy dunk on the next possession. Borac had one last look from deep, but the shot missed, and Cacak iced the game at the line.

Tactical Story

Cacak 94’s half-court offence was patient and efficient, targeting mismatches inside and kicking out to shooters when Borac doubled the post. They finished with 22 assists and shot better than 50% from two-point range. Defensively, they struggled with Borac’s quick guards in the third quarter but adjusted by switching more screens and forcing the visitors into contested mid-range jumpers late.

Borac Zemun lived and died by the three-pointer. They made 11 threes on the night but shot just 38% from beyond the arc overall, and their inability to generate easy baskets in the fourth quarter proved costly. They also turned the ball over 14 times, leading to 18 Cacak points.

Standout Performers

Cacak’s point guard was the standout, finishing with 22 points, seven assists, and three steals, including the decisive jumper in the final minutes. Their centre added 18 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint. Borac’s shooting guard led all scorers with 24 points, while their power forward recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Standings and Season Impact

The win keeps Cacak 94 in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Serbia Basketball League and extends their strong home record. Borac Zemun will rue missed opportunities, but their performance proves they can compete with the league’s better teams. The return fixture later in the season could have major playoff implications.