LeDay's dunk session lifts Partizan over Mornar Bar / News - Basketnews.com

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Partizan NIS Belgrade (20-4) relied on their offensive firepower to overcome Mornar Bar 95-83 (23-11, 20-19, 24-27, 28-26) at the Aleksandar Nikolic Sports Hall and stayed in the race for the top position in the standings at the end of the regular season.

Points this season

48%85,5Points made:85,5Accuracy:48,4%Place in standings:4Record max:106Record min:60Best scorer:Kevin PunterTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

The hosts got off to a good start, taking a double-digit lead in the first quarter, against a team that has been in a good shape lately, having won two ABA League games in a row. Partizan are leading the standings with a 20-4 balance, but having played two more games than second-placed Crvena Zvezda (20-2).

Zach LeDay was the undisputed protagonist for Zeljko Obradovic's squad, as the American forward scored a season-high 24 points, powered by excellent outside shooting (4/4 on three-pointers) and some fierce dunks that made the home crowd go wild.

LeDay received significant help from his former AX Armani Milan teammate Kevin Punter, who logged 16 points. Alen Smailagic and Balsa Koprivica put their size and muscles to good use, amassing a combined 19 rebounds.

Vladimir Mihailovic was Partizan's only defensive problem in the game, as the Serbian scorer poured in 25 points for Mornar.

Partizan NIS: Zach LeDay 24 (8/11 FG, 4/4 3-T SHOTS, 4/4 FT, 5 REB, 5 AST), Kevin Punter 16 (7/14 FG, 3 REB, 3 AST), Alen Smailagic 14 (5/10 FG, 8 REB), Yam Madar 8, Tristan Vuncevic 8, Balsa Koprivica 6 (11 REB).

Mornar Bar: Vladimir Mihailovic 25 (7/14 FG, 8/8 FT, 4 AST), Balsa Zivanovic 13, Strahinja Misovic 12, Sead Sehovic 10, William Mosley 10.

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