Chaos, suspension and more: Partizan win Game 3 thanks to Punter's big-time performance / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 3 of the ABA Liga finals, Partizan Belgrade remained alive and won 70-67 (21-17, 18-14, 8-23, 23-13) against Crvena Zvezda and extended the series to Game 4. The game was temporarily suspended with less than a minute remaining when one of the referees was hit by an object thrown from the stands.

Points this season

47%85,7Points made:85,7Accuracy:47,2%Place in standings:4Record max:106Record min:60Best scorer:Kevin PunterTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

When the game resumed, Partizan were able to maintain their lead and take the win home.

Partizan began the final quarter in a better way and led by Aleksa Avramovic tied the game (59-59). With the game on the line, Kevin Punter made a clutch three-pointer with less than a minute remaining left to give Partizan a three-point lead (68-65). But immediately after one of the referees got hit by an object thrown from the stands and the game was temporarily suspended.

Zvezda reacted in a strong way in the third quarter. Coach Radonjic's side defense took over during the period and limited Partizan to only 8 points, while Dobric and Davidovac continued to be the main offensive weapons for Crvena Zvezda, with Dobric entering the final period with already 18 points. Zvezda led by 7 points at the end of the third quarter (54-47).

In the first half, Partizan Belgrade showed some good aggression. Kevin Punter looked absolutely on point from the get going and finished the first half with 11 points and 5 assists. Coach Obradovic's side shot the ball well from deep (55%), while Zvezda shot only 28% from downtown. Partizan finished the first half up by eight points (39-31).

Partizan Belgrade: Kevin Punter 22 (6 AST), Aleksa Avramovic 14

Crvena Zvezda: Ognjen Dobric 20, Dejan Davidovac 19

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