U-BT Cluj Napoca Brought the Atmosphere, Partizan Mozzart Bet Took the Win
Partizan Mozzart Bet seized a big road win in Cluj-Napoca.
(Photo:U-BT Cluj-Napoca)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 9, Sunday, 7 December 2025:
U-BT Cluj Napoca – PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 85:92 (24:21, 14:24, 21:24, 26:23)
Game Recap: Partizan Mozzart Bet claimed a major road victory in front of 10,000 fans in BT Arena, defeating U-BT Cluj-Napoca 92:85 in this week’s AdmiralBet ABA League Match of the Round. In a fantastic atmosphere created by the home supporters, the Romanian side opened the game with tremendous energy, building an early 10-point lead and putting pressure on the visitors.
However, Partizan Mozzart Bet responded quickly. The Belgrade powerhouse tightened their defense, found offensive rhythm and cut the deficit to just 3 points by the end of the 1st quarter. By halftime, Partizan had fully taken control, turning the early setback into a narrow lead heading into the locker room.
The second half brought a series of attempts by U-BT Cluj-Napoca to spark a comeback, but each run was successfully repelled by the away squad.
With this victory, Partizan Mozzart Bet improve to 6-1 on the season, while U-BT Cluj-Napoca fall to 5-3, remaining firmly among the top contenders but missing a chance to leap ahead.
Key Moments: The key moment came midway through the 4th quarter: Cluj-Napoca reduced the gap to 71:76 with seven minutes left on the clock, pushing the arena into full voice. Yet Partizan delivered the decisive blow - a 12:0 run that extended the lead to 71:88, effectively sealing the outcome.
Man of the Match: Isaac Bonga delivered another standout performance, matching his ABA career-high with 21 points. He was the driving force behind Partizan’s comeback and late-game control, stepping up in every key moment to lead his team to the win.
Can’t Trick the Stats: Partizan’s victory was built on teamwork and smart plays. The visitors recorded 8 more assists and committed 6 fewer turnovers than U-BT Cluj-Napoca - numbers that perfectly reflect their composure and efficiency in a high-pressure environment.
