By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Partizan Belgrade won an important road game in Milan, and the black-and-white team, playing like they were in Belgrade, fed off the love of their outstanding supporters from the stands in Unipol Forum.
This victory’s protagonist Carlik Jones spoke in the post-game, underlining their value. “I wanna shout out to my fans. They’re amazing, no matter where we go or the situation, they always travel to games to support us. We can’t do a lot without them”, Partizan’s point guard said.
“We knew what we had to do this week, being on the road, we needed these wins. Playing in transition and getting stops, against one of the most lethal teams in transition: that’s what we did to start the second half and get a run going. We kept getting tops after stops and executing on offense”, he added.
He was also asked about Tyrique Jones. “The energy he brings night in and night out is unmatched. Guys who go against him have to try to match his energy. He’s everywhere on the floor, on the defensive and offensive end. He’s a great guy and an even better teammate”, Carlik Jones followed.
“There’s nothing like it”
Sterling Brown also spoke about Partizan Belgrade fans. “They’re great every night for us. We made some big plays, and they erupted. They gave us the extra boost. There’s nothing like it,” he said.
“I feel great. It wasn’t about me, it was about the team tonight. I love this team, we came out and fought. We faced adversities in the first half, but we came out focused in the second half and got the job done. I love this team, on both ends of the floor, everybody contributed”, Brown added.
Zeljko Obradovic said this wasn’t a 20-point game, despite winning 90-70 on the road. “We played Milan in Belgrade and it was a tough and very close game. In the end, they were able to beat us by seven and it wasn’t a real picture. I believe the same tonight, it was a much closer game than 20 points”, he said.
Partizan’s coach praised Carlik Jones. “He played very well, he’s a great guy. Time is always needed, for everybody. I spoke with him before these two games and said that a leader always has to be a leader. Always. If he plays like today, we’re definitely a different team”, he commented.
PHOTO CREDIT: ABA League
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