By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Partizan held off Bosna 89-84 in Sarajevo ahead of its EuroLeague derby against Crvena zvezda.
The hosts cut a 19-point deficit to just three with 17 seconds remaining, but Alessandro Pajola’s late free throws and Luka Vildoza’s defense secured the win.
Nikola Tanaskovic led the visitors with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Vildoza added 15 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals. Pajola delivered the highlight with a three-pointer from almost the full length of the court to close the third quarter. Reggie Perry paced Bosna with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Partizan also confirmed that Tonye Jekiri suffered an adductor strain against Fenerbahce. The Nigerian center will be reassessed in two weeks to determine his return timeline, ruling him out of the upcoming derby.
Crvena Zvezda cruises past Krka
Crvena Zvezda beat Krka 97-78 on the road to claim its second ABA League win of the season ahead of Thursday’s EuroLeague clash with Partizan. Chima Moneke sat out the game, while Ibon Navarro gave minutes to all available players.
Jared Butler led Zvezda with 21 points in just 15 minutes. Vojin Medarevic and David Kramer added 13 points apiece, while Chris Jones scored nine. Every Zvezda player who took the court scored.
Zvezda lost its early advantage during a difficult second quarter but recovered to lead at halftime. The visitors restored a double-digit cushion early in the third period and maintained control through the final quarter to secure the victory.
Dubai pulls away to stay unbeaten
Dubai beat Studentski Centar 108-90 at home to improve to 3-0 in the ABA League. The hosts led by just three points entering the fourth quarter before McKinley Wright and Filip Petrusev helped them pull away.
Mfiondu Kabengele led Dubai with 15 points, while Dwayne Bacon and Kosta Kondic added 14 apiece. Petrusev finished with 13 points, four rebounds and three steals, and Mamadi Diakite and Kenan Kamenjas each scored 10.
Aleksa Uskokovic led Studentski Centar with 22 points and 10 assists. Marko Pavicevic added 16 points and Antonio Jordano scored 14 as the visitors fell to 0-3.
ABA League – Round 4
Cibona – Borac 94-95
Vienna – Zadar 78-63
FMP – Siroki 66-78
Igokea – Cedevita Olimpija 81-93
Bosna – Partizan 84-89
Krka – Crvena zvezda 78-97
Buducnost – Slovan Bratislava 82-70
Ilirija – Mega 96-62
Spartak – Cluj 89-75
Dubai – Studentski centar 108-90
Group A standings: Široki 3-0, Crvena zvezda 2-1, Cedevita Olimpija 2-1, Budućnost 2-1, Borac 2-1, FMP 2-1, Slovan Bratislava 1-2, Igokea 1-2, Cibona 0-3, Krka 0-3.
Group B standings: Partizan 3-0, Dubai 3-0, Bosna 2-1, Spartak 2-1, Ilirija 1-2, Zadar 1-2, Cluj-Napoca 1-2, Vienna 1-2, Mega 1-2, SC Derby 0-3.
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