EL: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet dominate Bayern Basketball in Belgrade
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet have recorded their sixth victory of the 2026/27 EuroLeague season after defeating Bayern Basketball 103:73 on Thursday evening in Belgrade. The Serbian side delivered an outstanding performance on both ends of the court, dominating the contest and securing an impressive 30-point victory in front of their home supporters.
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The hosts established an early advantage, taking a 19:15 lead after the opening ten minutes. However, the decisive breakthrough came in the second quarter, when Crvena zvezda Meridianbet raised their intensity on both ends of the floor. Led by Christian Koloko and Chima Moneke, the home side outscored Bayern Basketball 29:16 to enter halftime with a commanding 48:31 advantage.
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet continued to dictate the tempo after the break, producing their highest-scoring quarter of the evening with 31 points in the third period. The hosts extended their advantage to 79:54 heading into the final ten minutes, effectively putting the outcome beyond doubt. Bayern Basketball were unable to mount a comeback, as the Belgrade team maintained their offensive rhythm and eventually reached the 100-point mark to complete a convincing victory.
Chima Moneke was the standout performer for Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, finishing with 15 points. Jordan Nwora and Tyson Carter contributed 14 points apiece.
A day later, Dubai Basketball will be hosting Hapoel Tel Aviv at home in Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, while Partizan Mozzart Bet will be facing Žalgiris on the road in Kaunas.
Round 9, Thursday, October 29, 2026:
CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET – Bayern Basketball 103:73 (19:15, 29:16, 31:23, 24:19)
Moneke 15, Carter & Nwora 14 | Wasington 16, Norris 14.
Friday, October 30, 2026:
Dubai Basketball – Hapoel Tel Aviv (17:00)
Žalgiris Kaunas – Partizan Mozzart Bet (19:00)
