Partizan Mozzart Bet Extend Their Win Streak To 7 Beating SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14, Sunday, 11 January 2026:

SC Derby - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 66:78 (15:16, 27:12, 15:21, 21:17)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Partizan Mozzart Bet recorded a 78:66 road victory over SC Derby in Podgorica in Round 14 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group A. While the visitors did not deliver a complete performance across all four quarters, they produced enough quality stretches to secure their 11th win of the season.

SC Derby opened the game with more energy and capitalized on Partizan’s slow offensive start to take a narrow lead after the first quarter. However, the Belgrade side gradually raised their level, particularly in the second period, where improved defensive pressure and individual scoring bursts allowed them to turn the game in their favor.

Despite a third-quarter response from the home team, Partizan maintained composure in the closing stages and executed better when it mattered most, pulling away late to confirm a solid, if not spectacular, away win.

Key Moments: The first decisive shift came late in the opening quarter, when Partizan erased an early deficit and closed the period with momentum. That carried into the second quarter, where a strong scoring run helped the visitors establish their first double-digit lead and head into halftime in control.

SC Derby made their push after the break, trimming the margin to just a few possessions midway through the third quarter and briefly putting pressure on the favorites. However, Partizan responded at the start of the fourth period with timely three-point shooting and defensive stops. Two crucial long-range makes halted the hosts’ momentum and restored a comfortable lead, effectively sealing the outcome with several minutes still to play.

Man of the Match: Duane Washington once again proved decisive for Partizan. The guard finished with 22 points on an outstanding 9-for-12 shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds and 2 steals. His scoring came at crucial moments, particularly during Partizan’s key runs in the first half and again late in the game, when his composure and shot-making helped prevent any late comeback attempt from SC Derby.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Turnovers played a significant role in shaping the final result. SC Derby committed 21 turnovers compared to Partizan’s 11, a disparity that proved costly. Partizan converted those mistakes into 25 points off turnovers, while SC Derby managed just 12 in the same category.

That efficiency gap highlighted Partizan’s ability to punish errors and control the game in decisive moments, ultimately making the difference on the scoreboard.