Ivica Zubac finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting in 31 minutes as Croatia edged Netherlands 101–99 in a World Cup qualifier Group K road game. The center converted 8 of 11 free throws and committed zero turnovers, anchoring a defensive effort that held in the final moments. Zubac's interior presence dictated the floor — he added three assists and two blocks while keeping his foul total to three across the full stretch. The clean turnover sheet in a close-margin contest underlined his poise in ball security when possessions matter most. Netherlands pressed late but could not find an answer for Zubac's composure around the rim. Croatia's one-point survival hinged on his consistency when it counted.