High-scoring game propels Partizan past Zvezda, level series 2-2 / News - Basketnews.com

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In ABA Liga finals, Partizan Belgrade crushed Crvena Zvezda and extended the series to decisive Game 5 112-84 (35-27, 33-16, 20-20, 24-21).

Free throws this season

80%16,9Points made:16,9Accuracy:80,0%Place in standings:2Record max:24Record min:11Most made FTs:Mathias LessortTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

The duel to decide the winner will be played on Monday, 6 Juneat the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall.

Aleksa Avramovic was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 24 points (5/7 2PT, 3/3 3PT, 5/5 FT), 6 assists, and 33 PIR.

On the opposing side, Austin Hollins was the high-scorer for Crvena Zvezda, ending with 19 points (2/2 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 3/5 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 18 PIR.

Crvena Zvezda started the game better and after Nate Wolters layup build an early 8-points lead (22-14).

However, Partizan had an immediate response. Mathias Lessort scored 8 points in a row, Kevin Punter drained a 3-pointer and Zeljko Obradovic‘s squad retook control of the game (35-27) after the first period.

It was not over, the hosts pushed the gas pedal once more, organizing a massive 14-0 run (49-29) in the middle of the second quarter.

EuroCup side continued lighting it up on the offense, increasing their lead to 25 going into a halftime (68-43).

Partizan did not let Crvena Zvezda breathe easier during the second half. The margin between the teamswas 25 points (88-63)before the last 10 minutes of the game. The fourth quarter was a mere formality.

Partizan Belgrade: Aleksa Avramovic 24 (6 AST, 33 PIR), Mathias Lessort 19 (5 REB, 29 PIR), Yam Madar 12 (4 REB, 4 AST), Alen Smailagic 11,Dallas Moore 11.

Crvena Zvezda:Austin Hollins 19, Ognjen Dobric 16, Stefan Markovic 11.

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