Veljko Komlos sends Warning to Cyber Euroleague Rivals & Secures 12th (Playoff) Spot for Valencia in Style
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Veljko Komlos' Valencia Crushes Virtus and Uros Rakic to Lock In an "okay" Playoff Seed in Cyber Euroleague
The pressure was sky-high, the standings tighter than ever, and the stakes absolutely massive. In a regular season showdown that felt like a playoff battle already, Veljko Komlos’ Valencia Cyber Euroleague campaign took a decisive turn as he secured a dominant 77-60 win over Uroš Rakić’s Virtus Bologna to clinch the 12th seed in the playoff race.
With this critical victory in the Cyber Euroleague Online League on NBA2k25, Komlos locks in the 12th spot, safely inside the top 16 and bound for the postseason. Rakic, on the other hand, falls to 14th and is left reflecting on what could’ve been.
Komlos Fires on All Cylinders as Valencia Storms Ahead Early
From the very first whistle, Komlos’ Valencia came out blazing, taking the first quarter 21-11 and never looking back. They repeated the dose in the second with another 21-point blitz, while holding Rakic’s Virtus to another 11-point effort—effectively ending the contest before halftime.
The second half didn’t offer much reprieve for Virtus. While they found slight rhythm in the third quarter, Valencia's offense never slowed down, closing it out with a dominant 21-11 fourth.
Team Effort and Tactical Superiority: How Valencia Got It Done
Valencia’s scoring was spread across the roster with Chris Jones leading the pack with 15 points. Badio (12 points), Pradilla (11), and a deep supporting cast kept the scoreboard ticking. The team was ruthlessly efficient in the paint, dropping 40 points inside compared to Virtus’ 24.
Veljko’s ball movement and spacing were sharp all night long—15 assists to Virtus’ 9—and the hustle stats backed it up: 14 steals, 32 defensive rebounds, and just 9 turnovers, which was nearly half of Virtus’ 15.
Shooting-wise, Valencia hit at 46% from the field, compared to Virtus’ struggling 38%. From beyond the arc, they maintained a respectable 36%, while Rakic’s squad managed only 27%.
Rakic's Virtus Falters Again—Tough Questions Ahead
Despite a promising stretch earlier this season, Uros Rakic couldn’t muster a response when the moment demanded. Justin Holiday led Virtus with 13 points, but Virtus lacked rhythm, cohesion, and defensive grit. Rakic himself, after the game, left the door open to major changes:
“I consider to maybe go down to Eurocup on my own decision for next season. But I will give official statement and decision till June 15th. It is not like I didn’t get any wins in Euroleague, but I’m considering this as an option.”
Komlos Targets Family Feud in Playoffs
With the win, Veljko Komlos not only secures his Cyber Euroleague playoff berth—he sends a clear challenge to the top-tier competitors:
“I am looking forward to the playoffs and I am ready. I wish to meet Nikola Tasic, who is my cousin, in the playoffs first round. I also won the head-to-head in the regular season on gameday 1, so this would be an awesome matchup.”
A bold claim—and one that just might come to fruition.
What's Next?
With both players making the playoffs, but only one on the rise, all eyes are now on how the bracket unfolds. Komlos is rolling into the postseason with momentum and ambition, while Rakic faces a tough choice that could reshape his Cyber Euroleague future.
