EL: Derby Drama in Belgrade as Partizan Down Zvezda, Dubai Deliver Last-Second Magic

Tonight’s EuroLeague action delivered raw emotion, dramatic comebacks, and a buzzer-beating finish - as Partizan Mozzart Bet and Dubai Basketball celebrated memorable home victories.

In a sold-out Belgrade Arena, Partizan Mozzart Bet defeated their arch rivals Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 79:76 in a classic Eternal Derby that will be remembered for years. The black-and-whites looked to be in serious trouble for most of the night, trailing by 16 points in the third quarter and still down by 11 with less than seven minutes remaining. However, driven by relentless defense and a surge of energy from the stands, Partizan launched an incredible comeback in the closing stretch.

The hero of the night was Duane Washington, who finished with 25 points, including 11 crucial points in the fourth quarter, repeatedly breaking Zvezda’s defense when it mattered most. His scoring burst fueled Partizan’s late rally and sealed a dramatic derby triumph that sent the home crowd into celebration.

Meanwhile, Dubai Basketball produced their own EuroLeague thriller, edging Bayern Munich in a heart-stopping finish. With the game hanging in the balance until the final possession, McKinley Wright IV stepped up and drained a clutch jumper at the buzzer, securing a last-second victory and sparking wild celebrations in Dubai.

Following tonight’s results, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet drop to 9-6, Dubai Basketball improve to 7-8, while Partizan Mozzart Bet move to 6-9.

2025/26 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 15, Friday, December 12, 2025:

DUBAI BASKETBALL – Bayern Munich 89:88 (24:23, 18:23, 16:20, 31:22)
Wright IV 22, Abass 15 | Obst 21, Voigtmann 15.

PARTIZAN MOZZART BET – Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 79:76 (15:18, 20:21, 14:21, 30:16)
Washington 25, Bonga 16 | Butler 20, Nwora 20.