"Felt like we played three home games!" Carlik Jones thrilled by Munich atmosphere

Pulse Sports Team 22:59 - 02 October 2026

Carlik Jones played a pivotal role in Partizan's thrilling 86-84 comeback victory over Bayern Munich.

The clash between Partizan and Bayern was covered live on Sportal

Following the game, he praised the team's resilience in tough moments, particularly highlighting the contributions of teammates stepping into key roles.

"There was a lot of adversity. We showed great resilience. A lot of guys stepped up, especially this guy right here (Jekiri). He was huge," said Carlik Jones.

The American guard went on to praise the entire squad, giving special credit to their defensive work against Bayern's perimeter threats.

"Tony, you know how he’s played in the last few games. All our guards, really. We went up against an elite shooter. I don't know how many threes he hit, but it wasn't as many as he usually makes—it was a total team effort. We never quit. We showed heart. The fans were our sixth man, they were incredible."

Partizan secured their third straight win in Munich, and the players celebrated the massive victory alongside their traveling supporters—moments Jones particularly relishes.

"That's one of my favorite parts. Winning and celebrating, feeding off our fans—it's an incredible feeling. I love the fans. Their energy is unmatched. You simply don't get that kind of energy on the road everywhere. It honestly felt like we played three home games."

However, Jones stressed that the black-and-whites cannot afford to get carried away despite their strong start.

"It's still early. We have to stay humble. Never too high, never too low. We have three wins—huge wins, especially during a double-round week. I'm just happy we pulled it off the way we did."

Finally, he touched upon Duane Washington and his on-court celebrations, which drew plenty of attention during the game.

"Maybe the fans thought he was taunting, but he was just celebrating his buckets like he always does. We're similar in that way. I don't think he aimed anything at the crowd. I told him I love him, he's my brother. No matter what happens, just be yourself. I wish him all the best. He knows what's up."