By Eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net
It wasn’t easy, but Partizan managed to secure a 79–85 win on their visit to Cedevita Olimpija’s court, recording their 20th victory of the ABA season.
The team coached by Joan Peñarroya had Shake Milton as its standout performer, scoring 21 points. Carlik Jones was also key with 15 points, while Tonye Jekiri and Sterling Brown added 12 each.
Gibson Umoja was the top scorer for the home side—and the game overall—with 25 points.
As the final score suggests, the away win was far from straightforward. In fact, the hosts started stronger, building a double-digit lead (13–2) in the first quarter.
Despite a poor start, the Serbian side quickly leveled things, and the score was tied at 40–40 at halftime.
After the break, the game remained evenly matched, but the visitors ultimately imposed their superior quality. In the final quarter, their lead stretched to ten points at 67–77, after which Partizan focused on maintaining the advantage until the final buzzer.
ABA League Top 8 standings
Partizan Mozzart Bet 20-3
Dubai Basketball 19-3
Budućnost VOLI 17-5
Crvena zvezda MeridianBet 17-5
Cedevita Olimpija 12-11
U-BT Cluj-Napoca 13-9
Bosna BH Telecom 10-13
Igokea m:tel 10-13
Photo Credit: ABA League j.t.d/Dragana Stjepanovic)
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