Carlik Jones discusses a crushing loss against Zalgiris Kaunas, reveals Zeljko Obradovic's message after the game, and evaluates Partizan's and his own EuroLeague season.

Credit: Dainius Lukšta
Credit Dainius Lukšta

Zalgiris Kaunas crushed Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's hopes of making the EuroLeague Play-In tournament.

Player of the Game
Alen  Smailagic
EFF
16
Alen Smailagic
Points 14
Accuracy 5-6
Rebounds 4
Assists 1

In a tough battle, Partizan prevailed 66-70, despite Carlik Jones' effort.

Jones finished the game with 23 points (7/13 2PT, 1/4 3PT, 6/6 FT), 4 assists, 2 rebounds, and 18 PIR in 32 minutes of action.

"It's been a tough season for us, with a lot of ups and downs," Jones revealed to BasketNews after the game. "One thing I've learned about being here is just about fighting."

Partizan guard also revealed what head coach Zeljko Obradovic told the team after a crucial loss.

"He was just telling us

Edvinas Jablonskis
Edvinas Jablonskis began his basketball coverage career in 2017. Starting as a Daily Writer for BasketNews.lt, he steadily climbed the ranks and became a Daily Editor for BasketNews.com in 2021, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, Jablonskis has covered multiple EuroLeague Final Fours and international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket, FIBA Basketball World Cup, and FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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