By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
With Budućnost losing to Mega, Partizan had a chance to claim the top spot in the ABA League standings after 22 rounds.
Željko Obradović’s team welcomed FMP to Belgrade Arena and took full advantage of the opportunity, defeating their rival 90-65 to become the first team to reach 20 wins this season.
With Carlik Jones and Brandon Davies resting, Duane Washington led the scoring with 15 points, while Aleksej Pokuševski and Vanja Marinković added 12 points each.
Notably, Frank Ntilikina returned to the court after almost two months out due to injury and had a solid all-around performance with eight points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
As for FMP, recently signed Jake Stephens had 16 points and eight rebounds, while Filip Barna scored 18 points.
ABA Round 22
Zadar – Krka 72-63
Cibona – Mornar-Barsko zlato 82-64
Dubai – SC Derby 98-86
Borac Mozzart – Igokea m:tel 75-88
Mega Superbet – Buducnost VOLI 93-79
Cedevita Olimpija – Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet 74-69
Spartak Office Shoes – Split 82-79
Partizan Mozzart Bet – FMP Soccerbet 90-65
STANDINGS: Partizan Mozzart Bet 42 (20-2), Buducnost VOLI 41 (19-3), Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet 39 (17-5), Dubai 39 (17-5), Igokea m:tel 36 (14-8)…