Partizan Mozzart Bet defeat Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in the Belgrade Derby
In this week's NLB Match of the Round, Partizan Mozzart Bet celebrated with a win against rivals Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in the Belgrade Derby.
(Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 28, Monday, 21 April 2025:
PARTIZAN MOZZART BET - Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 85:77 (18:18, 21:14, 18:24, 28:21)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
Game recap: In the NLB Match of the Round of Round 28 in the AdmiralBet ABA League, Partizan Mozzart Bet triumphed over Crvena zvezda Meridianbet with a score of 85:77. The game was competitive throughout, with both teams exchanging leads in the first quarter, which concluded in a tie at 18 points. By halftime, Partizan Mozzart Bet had gained a slight edge, leading 39:32 after a strong second quarter, highlighted by a 10:3 run. Although Crvena zvezda Meridianbet closed the gap to just one point heading into the fourth quarter, Partizan Mozzart Bet managed to pull away again in the final period to secure the win.
Key moments: The matchup remained tight after Crvena zvezda Meridianbet made a significant play in the fourth quarter, reducing the deficit to just one point with a dunk by Filip Petrušev that made the score 66:65 with 5:52 left in the game. In response, Partizan Mozzart Bet launched a vital 10:3 run, which included two three-pointers by Sterling Brown and another by Vanja Marinković, allowing them to build a cushion. Partizan Mozzart Bet maintained this lead through the closing stages and ultimately clinched victory.
Man of the Match: Sterling Brown was the standout player for Partizan Mozzart Bet, finishing with a game-high 24 points while shooting an impressive 6 for 9 from three-point range. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Brown’s performance was particularly crucial in the fourth quarter, where he scored 14 points and hit key shots during critical moments to help secure the win.
Can't trick the stats: Three-point shooting played a pivotal role in the outcome of the game. Partizan Mozzart Bet sank 10 three-pointers, achieving a 38% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, with many crucial shots falling in the final quarter. In contrast, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet made only 6 three-pointers, shooting at a disappointing 28%. This difference in three-point efficiency was a significant factor in the final result.
Stats
Players on court
| PAR | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Jones C. | 30:49 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Marinković V. | 29:29 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | Brown S. | 30:33 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 25 |
| 24 | Mike I. | 17:31 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 88 | Jones T. | 27:33 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| CZV | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 12 | Kalinić N. | 31:00 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 30 | Petrušev F. | 34:44 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| 31 | Giedraitis R. | 07:45 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 36 | Nedović N. | 24:26 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| 99 | Dos Santos Y. | 08:36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:01 (Q4) | 99 DOS SANTOS Y. missed 3 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:02 (Q4) | 85 : 77 | 12 BROWN S. made free throw (2 of 2) |
| 00:02 (Q4) | 84 : 77 | 12 BROWN S. made free throw (1 of 2) |
| 00:02 (Q4) | 12 BROWN S. foul on |
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Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Brown S. | 25 | - | 23 | Petrušev F. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Brown S. | 24 | - | 19 | Petrušev F. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Bonga I. | 6 | - | 9 | Kalinić N. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Jones C. | 9 | - | 6 | Mitrović L. |
