Partizan Mozzart Bet Celebrates on the Road Against Cedevita Olimpija

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 7, Sunday, 12 April 2026:

Cedevita Olimpija - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET 79:85 (19:15, 21:25, 17:20, 22:25)

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Game recap: In Round 7 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 phase, Cedevita Olimpija hosted Partizan Mozzart Bet in Ljubljana, with the visitors claiming a 79:85 win after a strong finish in the final quarter.

The home side opened the game with confidence, building an early advantage and controlling the tempo through much of the first half. However, Partizan gradually settled into rhythm and erased the deficit before halftime, with the teams heading into the break level at 40:40.

The third quarter followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to create separation. The lead changed hands multiple times before Partizan edged in front late in the period, carrying a narrow 57:60 advantage into the final 10 minutes.

In the decisive quarter, the Belgrade side showed greater composure, executing efficiently on both ends to pull away and secure the win, leaving Cedevita Olimpija unable to complete a comeback despite late efforts.

Key moments: The turning point came early in the fourth quarter, when Partizan quickly extended their slim lead. A strong offensive stretch pushed the score to 57:63 and then further to 60:67, forcing the home team to react.

Cedevita Olimpija briefly reignited hope with back-to-back three-pointers, cutting the deficit to 73:77 with just a few minutes remaining. However, Partizan responded calmly, maintaining control in the closing possessions and converting key free throws to preserve their advantage and seal the victory.

Man of the Match: Shake Milton delivered a standout performance to lead Partizan to victory. He finished the game with 21 points, including three shots from beyond the arc, while also contributing a steal. His scoring proved especially valuable during crucial stretches in the second half, helping his team build and maintain the decisive lead.

Can’t Trick the Stats: One of the defining statistical differences in the game was shooting efficiency. Partizan converted 44% of their field goal attempts, compared to Cedevita Olimpija’s 38%.

This gap in accuracy ultimately played a significant role, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Partizan capitalized on their opportunities more effectively to create separation and close out the game.