With 12 seconds left on the clock, Buducnost was leading 78-76. After a timeout by Crvena Zvezda’s coach , the team began their final possession from the opponent’s half. Seven seconds before the end, , after being double-teamed, passed the ball to  for a layup to tie the game.

Then, called a timeout, setting up Buducnost’s final possession for the win. The team inbounded the ball from under their own basket, and the responsibility fell to the MVP of the regular season, , who hit an incredible buzzer-beating three-pointer to send Buducnost to the ABA League final with an 81-78 victory.

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