KSM Targu Mures took on Voluntari in Division A on 10 October, and the visitors carried their away advantage to a 91-85 win. The result keeps the gap between them in the table steady, though Voluntari's form suggests they have little intention of easing up. Targu Mures sit tenth after 28 games, while Voluntari occupy third with eight defeats and 20 wins to their name.
and here's the thing — you can trace the pattern in their recent results. Voluntari have won five straight across all competitions, including a 80-74 victory over Tallinn on 7 October and a 103-84 demolition of Petrolul Ploiești three days before that. Targu Mures have also been winning, beating Timişoara 78-72 on 4 October, but the margin of victory tells you where the balance lies.
to be fair, our forecast called for an away win with 58 per cent confidence, and the match played out accordingly. Voluntari's third-place standing reflects consistency rather than luck, and they showed no signs of letting Targu Mures back into the contest. The visitors scored more points in every quarter they led, and once they pulled clear, they refused to go away.
by then, the standings had little room to shift. Targu Mures remain on 14 wins from 28 games, while Voluntari's 20 victories place them firmly in the upper half. The difference between them is not dramatic, but Voluntari's ability to close out games against decent opposition suggests they hold every card for the run-in.
The result does not change the table overnight, but it adds another layer to what Voluntari have built this season. Targu Mures will look at their home record and wonder where the games slipped, while Voluntari simply keep collecting wins. Division A is still wide open, but the hierarchy is becoming clearer with every round.
