Partizan Mozzart Bet squeeze out a tight road win against Split
In a tightly contested game in Split, Partizan Mozzart Bet managed to secure a win on the road against Split.
(Photo: Split/Ivica Cavka)
AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 2, Saturday, 11 October 2025:
Split - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 81:86 (15:8, 19:30, 19:26, 28:22)
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POST-GAME COMMENTS
Game recap: Partizan Mozzart Bet secured a hard-fought 86–81 victory over Split in Round 2 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group A. Split started the game strongly, quickly building an early lead and putting pressure on Partizan Mozzart Bet, who managed only two points in the first five minutes.
Željko Obradović’s team gradually regained control, with key contributions from Duane Washington, Miikka Muurinen, and Isak Bonga helping to reverse the early deficit. Split stayed competitive throughout, even closing the gap to just three points late in the game, but Partizan Mozzart Bet held their composure and finished with the win.
Key moments: Split’s strong start and early double-digit lead forced Partizan Mozzart Bet to make strategic changes, bringing Washington, Muurinen, and Bonga onto the floor. Washington’s scoring burst quickly shifted momentum, while Muurinen's aggressive playmaking and Bonga’s contributions further strengthened the team’s performance.
By the middle of the third quarter, Partizan Mozzart Bet had built a double-digit advantage, fueled by Washington’s 20 points in just 15 minutes. One of the standout plays was Muurinen’s thunderous dunk off a Washington assist, energizing the visitors. Although Split mounted a late comeback, the team maintained focus, with Partizan Mozzart Bet closing out the game despite the tense finish, which included Split coach Dino Repeša being ejected for protesting a call.
Man of the Match: Duane Washington was the standout performer for Partizan Mozzart Bet. He scored 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, and also contributed 2 assists and 1 steal. His efficiency and timely scoring were instrumental in turning the game around for the visitors and securing the victory.
Can't trick the stats: A crucial factor in the result was Partizan Mozzart Bet’s dominance on the offensive glass. The visitors grabbed 10 offensive rebounds compared to just 1 for Split. This led directly to 13 second-chance points for Partizan Mozzart Bet versus 3 for Split, giving them key additional opportunities and ultimately contributing significantly to the 86–81 victory.
