By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Belgrade – Crvena Zvezda bounced back after consecutive losses to Barcelona and Partizan, earning an important home victory to stay firmly in the Play-In and Top 6 race.
Saša Obradović secured a 94-81 win at Belgrade Arena, improving to 20–16 on the season and remaining in close contention for a direct playoff spot. Paris, already out of the race for the upper tier, showed resistance but ultimately could not keep up over 40 minutes.
Codi Miller-McIntyre led the way for Crvena Zvezda with a double-double of 16 points and 14 assists (PIR 30), while Ognjen Dobrić added 19 points, knocking down five three-pointers. Chima Moneke was the most efficient with 21 points and nine rebounds (PIR 32), and Ebuka Izundu contributed 13 points and six boards.
For Paris, Nadir Hifi scored 20 points, while Justin Robinson and Jared Rhoden added 13 apiece.
Zvezda set the tone early, building an advantage before Paris responded and briefly took the lead in the second quarter. However, the hosts regained control before halftime.
A strong third-quarter stretch gave Zvezda a solid cushion, and they sealed the win in the final period with better defense and efficient shooting, pulling away down the stretch.