KK Cedevita Olimpija Grind Down Zlatorog Laško for Road Victory

KK Cedevita Olimpija showcased their championship pedigree with a hard-fought 89–76 win over Zlatorog Laško in the Liga Nova KBM on May 9, 2026. The Ljubljana side used a strong second half to overcome a gritty Zlatorog team at the Športna dvorana Laško.

Match Overview

The first half was tightly contested, with Zlatorog matching Cedevita Olimpija basket for basket. The home team even held a slim 41–40 lead at halftime, fueled by the energy of their home crowd. However, Olimpija came out of the locker room with renewed intensity in the third quarter, outscoring Zlatorog 28–17 to take control. The visitors protected their lead in the fourth, with veteran guard Luka Rupnik orchestrating the offense and hitting clutch shots down the stretch.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter turnaround: A 10–0 run early in the third, sparked by consecutive three-pointers from Alen Omić, shifted the momentum decisively in Olimpija’s favor.
• Free-throw efficiency: Cedevita Olimpija shot 22-of-26 from the charity stripe (84.6%), while Zlatorog managed only 10-of-18.
• Late defensive stops: Olimpija forced three turnovers in the final four minutes, preventing any potential Zlatorog comeback.

Standout Performers

• Alen Omić (Cedevita Olimpija): Dominated inside with 22 points and 11 rebounds, his 12th double-double of the season.
• Luka Rupnik (Cedevita Olimpija): Contributed 16 points and 8 assists, controlling the tempo.
• Miha Lapornik (Zlatorog): Led his team with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, but it wasn’t enough to secure the upset.

Standings and Implications

The win kept Cedevita Olimpija in second place in the Liga Nova KBM standings with a 21–6 record, trailing leaders Koper Primorska. Zlatorog dropped to 12–15, remaining in the middle of the pack. The victory also extended Olimpija’s winning streak to five games, building momentum ahead of the domestic playoffs.