Partizan beat Crvena Zvezda 85-82
Partizan came back from a 17-point deficit to win 85-82 in overtime. The derby was also in the headlines because of incidents in the stands.
In the Serbian derby in Belgrade, Partizan erased a 17-point deficit and won 85-82 in overtime. Despite Crvena Zvezda's unexpected move, Partizan turned the game in its favor with contributions from Karlik Jones and Pajola.
The home side started well. Jones's consecutive accurate threes, along with Thompson and Hayes, gave Partizan a 14-point lead in the middle of the first ten minutes. Crvena Zvezda tried to get back into the game through the individual efforts of Jones and Nuora, but could not close the gap due to gaps in its defense.
Toward the end of the first half, Partizan extended its lead to 17 points. However, Ötzelege's personal performance kept Crvena Zvezda in the game, and the first half ended with the home side on top.
The third quarter was inefficient for both teams. The two sides scored a total of 25 points and made only nine field goals. In the fourth quarter, the game went to overtime, and Partizan completed the contest with an 85-82 win.
The derby drew attention not only for the basketball on the court but also for the tension in the stands. Visiting fans were removed from the stands after clashes with police.
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