Zvezda Beat Partizan to Win the Belgrade Derby

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 4, Sunday, 22 March 2026:

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET - Partizan Mozzart Bet 100:96 (24:21, 20:25, 29:23, 27:27)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet defeated Partizan Mozzart Bet at home 100:96 in this week’s Match of the Round, in a thrilling Belgrade derby that delivered everything - passion, intensity, highlight plays and a dramatic finish.

After a fierce 40-minute battle, it was the red-and-white side that came out on top, making the decisive plays in the closing stages to claim a valuable win.

Zvezda opened the game in strong fashion, controlling the tempo in the 1st quarter, but Partizan responded in the 2nd period. The black-and-white side managed to slightly turn the momentum in their favor and head into halftime with a narrow 2-point lead, 46:44.

The hosts bounced back after the break, regaining control in the 3rd quarter and setting up a thrilling finish. The game was ultimately decided in the final period, where Zvezda stepped up from beyond the arc and delivered the key shots when it mattered the most.

Key moments: Zvezda’s perimeter shooting proved decisive in the 4th quarter, as they knocked down five crucial three-pointers during the final stretch. Ognjen Dobrić led the charge with two triples and finished the second half a perfect 4/4 from long range. Butler added two more, including a deep three that arguably sealed the outcome, while Yago dos Santos also connected from beyond the arc to keep Zvezda in front.

Man of the match: Joel Bolomboy reminded everyone of his importance to the team. The Zvezda big man recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, dominating the paint and providing stability on both ends of the floor.

Can’t trick he stats: Zvezda’s shooting from distance was a key factor, as they finished the game with 14 three-pointers, compared to Partizan’s 9. Even more importantly, many of those shots came in the decisive moments of the 4th quarter, ultimately tipping the balance in favor of the home side.