Belgrade celebrates 8th win in a row for Partizan NIS
Partizan NIS have triumphed at home in the 17th round of the season over Karpoš Sokoli, earned themselves 8th win in a row and strengthened their position at the second place of the standings.
William Hatcher (Photo: Partizan NIS)
Partizan NIS have triumphed at home in the 17th round of the season over Karpoš Sokoli, earned themselves 8th win in a row and strengthened their position at the second place of the standings.
ABA League Regular Season, Round 17, Saturday, 7.1.2016:
PARTIZAN NIS – Karpoš Sokoli 76:72 (21:17, 13:14, 26:16, 16:25)
Game recap: In the 17th round of the season, Partizan NIS have prevailed over Karpoš Sokoli, which still continue waiting for their first road win ever in the ABA League. This is the 8th win by Partizan NIS in a row and their 14th of the season and they have strengthened their position at the second place in the standings, behind only still undefeated Crvena zvezda mts. Karpoš Sokoli continue to battle to avoid relegation with on win more on their account than the currently last-placed MZT Skopje Aerodrom – 5 after 17 rounds.
Key moments: Karpoš Sokoli managed to stick close to the black and white throughout the first half, but just as we are used from them, Partizan NIS made a difference as the second part of the game began. Aleksandar Džikić's squad made an 8:2 run in the opening three minutes of the third quarter and pulled away to 9 points of advantage. By the end of the third period they were up by 13 already (60:47) and the winners were determined!
Man of the match: Who else but captain? Novica Veličković was the man for Partizan NIS this time, as during his 28 minutes spent on court he achieved 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and just as many steals – for the valuation of 19. He is our man of the match.
Can't trick the stats: Partizan NIS simply dominated the paint and this was the key to their victory. They had 37 rebounds in comparison with 24 of the guests. Need any additional comment?
