Partizan Mozzart Bet pull away in the final quarter to beat SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 4, Saturday, 12 October 2024:

SC Derby - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 60:80 (17:23, 18:23, 15:12, 10:22)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: Partizan Mozzart Bet remains undefeated after beating SC Derby on the road in Podgorica. 

The black-and-white controlled the lead throughout much of the game, they set the tempo and ensured that SC Derby didn't take over the advantage. Despite Partizan controlling the lead, SC Derby tried to keep the game close throughout most of the game. In the third quarter, it seemed that the SC Derby squad was sparked by their coach's ejection from the game, following Petar Mijović's ejection SC Derby started to cut into the Partizan lead and came within 6 late in the third quarter. In the final quarter, Željko Obradović's team put it into fifth gear and just ran away with the result, they made sure that they headed home to Belgrade undefeated. 

Key moments: In the opening minutes of the final quarter Partizan Mozzart Bet put a nail in the coffin, they went on a 6-0 run to go up by 14 making SC Derby lose hope in a potential stunning upset. Sterling Brown, who has been battling sickness in the last couple of days, was key in this run for Partizan Mozzart Bet, scoring 4 points. 

Man of the match: Partizan Mozzart Bet fans certainly are going to have a new favorite player. Carlik Jones was terrific once again in the black-and-white jersey. He scored a game-high 19 points, dished out 3 assists, and grabbed 2 rebounds. 

Can't hide the stats: Ball movement was Partizan's forte tonight, the team made sure they tried to find the best shot and the stat sheet showed that. Željko Obradović must've been happy with the 15 assists from his team tonight while SC Derby had just 7. Every coach will tell you that teamwork and fluid ball movement are key to victory.