Nemanja Nedovic's game-winner snatch the win for Zvezda in historical Belgrade derby / News - Basketnews.com

Nemanja Nedovic's 3-pointer with 2.0 seconds remaining secured Crvena Zvezda's win against Partizan.

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The first-ever Belgrade derby in the EuroLeague did not disappoint.

Player of the Game EFF 21 Luca Vildoza Points 14 Accuracy 6-11 Rebounds 4 Assists 6

Nemanja Nedovic sent a game-winning 3-pointer to secure Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade's 76-73 (11-20, 29-13, 14-19, 22-21) over their rivals Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

With 3 minutes remaining, Kevin Punter extended Partizan's lead to 6 points (71-65), but then the visitors made a final push.

Hassan Martin made a layup, Luca Vildoza sank two 3-pointers in a row, and with 1:23 left, tied the score – 73-73.

After that, Punter missed two shots, Yam Madar also couldn't convert a 3-pointer, while Nedovic made an open corner three and secured 5th win in a row for Zvezda.

Nedovic finished the derby with game-high 20 points (4/8 2PT, 1/7 3PT, 9/10 FT), 4 assists, 3 turnovers, 7 drawn fouls, and 17 PIR.

Vildoza added 14 points (4/5 2PT, 2/6 3PT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 turnovers, and a team-high 21 PIR.

Mathias Lessort led Partizan as he finished the game with 11 points (4/7 2PT, 3/3 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 6 drawn fouls, and a game-high 24 PIR.

As expected, the fans created an incredible atmosphere. Most importantly, no serious incidents took place, and the game went smoothly.

Partizan: Kevin Punter 15 (5/7 2PT, 1/5 3PT), Ioannis Papapetrou 13 (5/7 2PT), Mathias Lessort 11 (4/7 2PT, 10 REB, 24 PIR).

Crvena Zvezda: Nemanja Nedovic 20 (4/8 2PT, 1/7 3PT), Luca Vildoza 14 (4/5 2PT, 2/6 3PT), Filip Petrusev 10 (3/3 2PT).

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