Partizan take down Buducnost, lead semifinal series 1-0 / News - Basketnews.com

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In the opening game of the ABA League Playoffs Semifinal Round 1, Partizan NIS Belgrade defeated visiting Buducnost Podgorica 82-66 (18-15, 23-13, 20-21, 21-17). Partizan will try to end this series on Sunday.

Points this season

45%77,7Points made:77,7Accuracy:45,3%Place in standings:14Record max:91Record min:64Best scorer:Justin CobbsTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

Zach LeDay led the winners in scoring, putting up 19 points (4/6 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 2/3 FT) and 20 PIR.

On the opposing side, D.J. Seeley was the high-scorer for Buducnost, ending with 16 points (1/3 2PT, 4/8 3 PT, 2/2 FT).

After an even first period, the duo of Kevin Punter and Zach LeDay took over the leadership role, Partizan made an 18-4 scoring run in the second quarter and built a comfortable 17-points lead (39-22).

DJ Sealey and Justin Cobbs‘ buckets slightly corrected the situation after the half-time (45-52), but then Zeljko Obradovic‘s team went on another 19-6 run, gaining a commanding lead (71-52) with 5:25 to go. The hosts held on to their advantage, securing a 16-point victory.

Zeljko Obradovic received an award as the Coach of the 2021-22 ABA League Season:

Bogdan Bogdanovic enjoying the game:

Partizan: Zach LeDay 19, Kevin Punter 13, Mathias Lessort 11 (9 REB, 6 AST), Aleksa Avramovic 10 (5 AST).

Buducnost: D.J. Seeley 16,Justin Cobbs 14 (5 REB),Petar Popovic 12.

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