By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
After losing to Barcelona in the EuroLeague and snapping a seven-game home winning streak, Crvena Zvezda bounced back in ABA league.
Saša Obradović’s side beat Bosna in Sarajevo 86–77, improved to 5–3 in the group standings, and returned to the winning track ahead of the EuroLeague Belgrade derby against Partizan.
Jordan Nwora led the way with 18 points, Codi Miller-McIntyre added 17, while Jared Butler contributed 15. Donatas Motiejūnas also finished in double figures with 10 points. Chima Moneke and Ognjen Dobric were out through injuries.
Petar Kovačević stood out for the hosts with 19 points, Jarrod West added 11, while Đoko Salić scored 10.
Dubai prevailed over Igokea on the road, taking a 74-88 win in Laktaši and extending an undefeated ABA streak to eight games since the start of the season.
Mfiondu Kabengele shined with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while McKinley Wright added 12 points with seven assists. Kenan Kamnjaš followed with 11 points, while Kosta Kondić scored 10.
On the other side, Breein Tyree had 15, Borisa Simanić 13 and Ahmaad Rorie 12 points, while Đorđe Topalović added 11.
ABA League Round 9:
Zadar – Vienna 98–78
Spartak Office Shoes – Mega Superbet 85–83
Krka – Borac Mozzart 81–77
FMP – Split 98–80
U-BT Cluj-Napoca – Partizan Mozzart Bet 85–92
Cedevita Olimpija – Perspektiva Ilirija 83–69
Bosna BH Telecom – Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 77–86
Igokea m:tel – Dubai 74–88
Group A standings:
1. Dubai 8-0
2. Partizan Mozzart Bet 6-1
3. U-BT Cluj-Napoca 5-3
4. FMP 4-4
5. Igokea m:tel 4-3
6. SC Derby 2-6
7. Krka 2-6
8. Borac Mozzart 2-6
9. Split 2-6
Group B standings:
1. Cedevita Olimpija 7-1
2. Buducnost VOLI 6-2
3. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 5-3
4. Spartak Office Shoes 5-3
5. Bosna BH Telecom 4-4
6. Zadar 3-5
7. Perspektiva Ilirija 2-6
8. Vienna 2-6
9. Mega Superbet 2-6