KK Cedevita Olimpija pulled off a nail-biting 87-86 home victory over arch-rivals Crvena Zvezda Belgrade in a classic Adriatic Basketball Association League derby on November 18, 2024. A final defensive stop in the closing seconds sealed a monumental win for the Ljubljana side against the Serbian powerhouse. The match was an intense battle from tip-off, with neither team able to establish a significant lead. Crvena Zvezda seemed to have the momentum in the fourth quarter, going ahead by five points with just three minutes remaining. However, Cedevita Olimpija responded with a 7-0 run, capped by a corner three-pointer from their captain. Zvezda had a chance to win on the final possession, but a heavily contested shot at the rim rimmed out as the buzzer sounded. The match result sent the home fans into a frenzy and marked a major statement win in the ABA League season. Both managers acknowledged the high level of play and emotional intensity of the regional rivalry.