Partizan Mozzart Bet takes care of business and win game 1 against Spartak Office Shoes

AdmiralBet ABA League Quarterfinals Round 1, Friday, 9 May 2025:

PARTIZAN MOZZART BET - Spartak Office Shoes 100:75 (23:27, 30:17, 23:18, 24:13)

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Game recap: Partizan Mozzart Bet secured an expected victory over Spartak Office Shoes with a final score of 100-75. The game began with Spartak leading early on, and the initial minutes were intense, with Spartak taking a 5:0 lead and then extending it to 9:2. Partizan Mozzart Bet got back into the game as the quarter progressed, eventually taking over the lead in the second quarter. 

Željko Obradović's team gradually pulled away, with the margin widening to double digits, especially after Lundberg and Washington started hitting long-range shots, including threes that thrilled the fans.

In the second half, Partizan’s performance improved further, with Lundberg and Washington continuing their scoring streak and increasing the lead. By the time the third and fourth quarters progressed, Partizan was comfortably ahead, with their advantage reaching over 20 points at one point

Key moments: In the second half of the game, Partizan Mozzart Bet began to pull away with the lead primarily thanks to the exceptional performance of their key players, Duane Washington and Iffe Lundberg. After a relatively close first part of the second half, the team started to find its rhythm and expand the difference.

The decisive moments came when Washington and Lundberg continued to hit crucial shots from beyond the arc, effectively increasing the team's scoring run. Their long-range shooting helped establish a double-digit lead, making it difficult for Spartak Office Shoes to mount a comeback.

Specifically, a turning point was during the third quarter when the duo combined for multiple successful three-pointers and free throws, pushing the score further apart. Their scoring accuracy and ability to hit shots from various positions on the floor seemed to break Spartak Office Shoes' resistance. As a result, Partizan Mozzart Bet's lead grew to over 20 points, creating a comfortable buffer that allowed the team to manage the game more easily in the final quarter.

Man of the Match: Duane Washington played a crucial role in Partizan Mozzart Bet’s victory, delivering a standout performance that significantly contributed to their dominance in the second half. He finished the game with 21 points, showcasing his scoring ability from multiple areas on the court. In addition to his scoring, Washington contributed 3 assists as well as recording 2 steals.

Can't trick the stats: Partizan Mozzart Bet had a good night from beyond the arc. Their accuracy from long range propelled them to a big lead, they finished the night with 15 made threes on 46% shooting from beyond the arc. Spartak Office Shoes couldn't maintain that same tempo, they hit just 7 threes on 32% shooting from long range.