Obradović on Partizan's post: "I don't demean anyone in life, nor was it in that context!" /VIDEO/
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Saša Obradović commented on Partizan's post after the game, in which the black-and-whites took a jab at the rival coach.
I never underestimated anyone. If that's a reason to motivate someone, then there's a reason for us to be motivated by Karlik Jones' statement. I didn't say it in a demeaning way, but if it came across like that... We didn't have a practice to discuss it. I don't demean anyone in life, nor was it in that context. As for us, we don't need extra motivation; every win's significance is well known. Saša Obradović
Partizan's post: W, W, W, W, W, T!
It's clear they haven't forgotten the statement from eternal rival coach Saša Obradović after the ABA League derby.
Coming off a tough game and a loss in Athens, we practically didn't even have a gym; everything was today. We found a way, and for most of the match, the energy was good, with a high number of successful three-pointers, which wasn't the case in previous games. It's very important that we didn't expend too much energy; let this be a strong training session for what awaits us. Saša Obradović
After their EuroLeague triumph on Thursday, Partizan decided to take an unprecedented jab at Zvezda. On the black-and-whites' official Instagram account, a picture was posted with a series of wins, accompanied by a clear allusion:
"W, W, W, W, W, T".
How Partizan defeated Zvezda
Partizan's basketball players defeated Crvena Zvezda for the second time this season in the EuroLeague derby, this time on their home court, with a score of 89:82, in a EuroLeague Round 35 match. After their second consecutive loss, Crvena Zvezda now holds a 19-16 record, with diminishing chances for direct playoff qualification, while Partizan, following their sixth consecutive EuroLeague victory, stands at 15-20.
After a very evenly matched first quarter, Partizan led 21:20. Midway through the second quarter, Partizan held a 33:24 lead, but Zvezda went on a 10:3 run, resulting in a 38:38 tie at halftime. The visitors led 54:48 midway through the third quarter, and after 30 minutes of play, Partizan was up 58:55.
Partizan opened the final quarter with a 14:2 run, leading 72:57 with six and a half minutes remaining. Four minutes before the end, Zvezda cut the deficit to ten points with three-pointers, making it 80:70. The last two minutes began with Partizan leading 82:75. Karlik Jones scored with a foul with 28 seconds left, extending Partizan's lead to 85:79. Just four seconds later, Cody Miller-McIntyre hit a three-pointer. Karlik Jones then made two free throws for an 87:82 lead, and Miller-McIntyre missed an easy layup. Bruno Fernando then set the final score from the free-throw line.
Karlik Jones, the EuroLeague MVP for March, led Partizan to victory with 26 points, Sterling Brown added 22, Bruno Fernando 15, and Isaac Bonga 12. Miller-McIntyre was Zvezda's best player with 24 points and nine assists, Hasiel Rivero scored 13 points, and Jordan Nwora had 12.
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VIDEO This is how Crvena Zvezda basketball players prepare for the derby: Nwora and Bolomboy don't miss three-pointers!
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