By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Belgrade – Real Madrid ended a three-game road losing streak with a hard-fought victory over Partizan in a packed Belgrade Arena.
It was an important clash for both sides, especially with Partizan dealing with injury issues and the late suspension of Dylan Osetkowski on game day. After 40 minutes of relentless battle, Real Madrid prevailed 77–73, recording only their fifth EuroLeague away win this season.
Trey Lyles and Mario Hezonja led the winners with 14 points each, while Walter Tavares added 13. However, it was Andrés Feliz who proved decisive — he scored nine points overall, including a crucial basket with 40 seconds remaining that gave Madrid a 74–71 lead and ultimately sealed the win.
On the other side, with Cameron Payne unavailable, Sterling Brown paced Partizan with 14 points, Dwayne Washington contributed 13, while Isaac Bonga and Bruno Fernando both flirted with double-doubles, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds apiece.