Superb Blazic, Ferrell's game-winner fuel Cedevita past Avramovic's Partizan / News - Basketnews.com

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In a fight between two EuroCup teams, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (15-7) edged out Partizan NIS Belgrade (19-4) 81-79 (22-23, 21-23, 18-21, 20-12) and got their 6th straight ABA League win.

Points this season

49%87,2Points made:87,2Accuracy:48,5%Place in standings:3Record max:105Record min:60Best scorer:Yogi FerrellTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

Partizan had plus 8 (77-69) with 4:52 to go in the game, however, Cedevita did not raise the white flag.

Powered by Jaka Blazic and Yogi Ferell's triples, the Slovenian squad arranged a clutch 10-0 run to retake the lead (79-77).

Kevin Punter tied the game at 79 with 1:03 to go.

Though, Yogi Ferell took the initiative once more and scored a two-point bucket with 30 seconds to play. Kevin Punter missed the shot from the two-point zone on the other end and Cedevita Olimpija celebrated the hard-fought win.

Jaka Blazic put on a show for the winners, recording 25 points (4/4 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 11/11 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 9 drawn fouls, and 30 PIR.

Aleksa Avramovic scored a team-high 21 points (5/6 2PT, 3/8 3PT, 2/5 FT), 1 rebound, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, 14 PIR.

Cedevita Olimpija: Jaka Blazic 25, Zoran Dragic 14 (6 REB), Yogi Ferrell 13, Alen Omic 13.

Partizan: Aleksa Avramovic 21, Kevin Punter 18, Zach LeDay 13.

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