Partizan NIS Belgrade (10-2) edged out KK Mornar Bar (4-8) 66-64 (27-16, 16-13, 6-12, 17-23) in an away match and recovered after Cedevita Olimpija's blow in the last Adriatic League round.
Partizan came out strong from the first minute, creating a solid 14-point advantage (22-8) in the mid-first period. They maintained the same lead, going into the 15-minute break (43-29).
Though, in the third period, Mornar Bar intensified their defense and left Partizan with 6 points per quarter. The hosts managed to cut their deficit to 7 points (41-48).
Even though Mornar Bar came within 4 points (55-59) with 1:46 to go, Alen Smailgaic hit a crucial trey (62-55) to let his team breathe easier. Partizan fended off the last effort from Mornar Bar and celebrated the tough victory.
Alen Smailagic guided the way for Partizan, registering 18 points (4/8 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 4/5 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, and 19 PIR.
Balsa Koprivica aided him with 14 points (5/9 2PT, 4/4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, and 15 PIR.
Another big man Zach LeDay posted 11 points (3/6 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 2/2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 18 PIR.
Partizan: Alen Smailagic 18 (7 REB), Balsa Koprivica 14 (5 REB), Zach LeDay 11 (7 REB, 4 AST), Gregor Glas 8 (4 REB).
Mornar Bar: Nemanja Gordic 18 (5 REB, 7 AST), Taylor Smith 10 (8 REB), Marko Jeremic 8, Vladimir Mihailovic 8 (3 AST).
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