By Eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net
Partizan and Crvena Zvezda faced off once again in the eternal Belgrade derby, with victory going to the team in black. Peñarroya’s squad secured an 81–74 win, allowing them to stay at the top of the ABA League standings with a 21–3 record. The red-and-white team now stands at 18–6 after losing a game they unsuccessfully tried to postpone: Crvena Zvezda requested the suspension of the match in order to prepare for the decisive play-in game against Barça next Tuesday.
Chima Moneke was the game’s top scorer with 19 points, though his performance was countered by 16 from home player Isaac Bonga and 15 from Dylan Osetkowski.
After a 24–18 first quarter, Partizan controlled the scoreboard throughout. Leading 50–37 at halftime suggested a comfortable second half, but the visitors mounted a comeback.
In the final quarter, the game tightened to 67–64, but the team in black held firm and secured an important win in the Adriatic League.
Earlier today, Cedevita Olimpija defeated Igokea 102-88 and Cluj-Napoca had no chance against Buducnost (72-110).
STANDINGS: Partizan 21-3, Dubai 20-3, Buducnost 18-6, Crvena Zvezda 18-6, Cedevita Olimpija 13-11, Cluj-Napoca 13-11, Igokea 10-14, KK Bosna 10-13