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Partizan NIS Belgrade (14-3) demolished one of the outsiders of the Adriatic League, Krka Novo Mesto (3-3) in Slovenia 79-63 (23-11, 19-16, 17-10, 23-23).

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Partizan pulled away right from the start, gaining a quick 19-8 lead. They won the first period by 12 (23-11) and continued extending their advantage in the second. The visitors were up by as many as 15 (29-14), but Krka managed to get their deficit down to single digits going into the half (30-39).

However, Partizan kicked into high gear in the third quarter, finishing it on an 11-2 run and increasing their advantage to 16 going into the final period (56-40). Krka weren't able to get back in the game in the fourth, and Partizan walked away with a 16-point victory.

All 12 players appeared on the floor for Partizan, with only two of them finishing in double-figure scoring.

Balsa Koprivica led them with 15 points (6/9 2PT, 3/5 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, and 16 PIR. Alen Smailagic added 10 points (5/6 2PT, 0/1 3PT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, and 19 PIR.

Partizan: Balsa Koprivica 15, Alen Smailagic 10 (9 REB), Dallas Moore 9, Kevin Punter 9, Nemanja Dangubic 8 (5 REB), Gregor Glas 7.

Krka: Rok Stipcevic 15, Adonis Thomas 13, Luka Lapornik 10 (8 REB), Miha Lapornik 10.

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