Partizan down Zadar for the 2nd time in this season

Thursday, 04. January 2018 at 16:59

Partizan NIS have defeated Zadar in the opening match of Round 15.

(Photo: Partizan NIS)

2017/18 ABA League Regular Season, Round 15, Thursday, 4.1.2018:

PARTIZAN NIS - Zadar 95:87 (20:18 18:23 39:22 18:24)

MATCH STATISTICS

PHOTO GALLERY

POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: The race for the 4th spot on the standings is getting more and more exciting! Partizan NIS have defeated Zadar in the opening match of Round 15, so now these two teams are leveled at the ABA League standings. Still, the black & white crew have a valuable advantage, as they have beaten Zadar both times in this season.

Key moments: Just take a look at the score of the 3rd quarter – 39:22! Partizan NIS scored 39 points in that period, gaining the crucial lead over their rivals.

Man of the match: Two players deserve to share this award. Partizan NIS captain Novica Veličković had 18 points and 8 rebounds, while his overall index rating was 31. His teammate Nigel Williams-Goss had 22 points and 9 assists, while his overall index rating was 28.

Can’t trick the stats: Zadar made 17 turnovers in today’s match. That’s just too much if you want to beat Partizan NIS on the road.

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