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Zeljko Obradovic: "I have nothing new to say. Insulting the whole game. I'm used to it. Their right."

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade opened the ABA League Finals with an 85-82 home victory against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in a packed Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on Monday night.

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As is customary in Serbian derbies, the intense atmosphere persisted every second of the game. Unsurprisingly, Partizan head coach Zeljko Obradovic was questioned about the environment his team, and he himself, had to contend with.

"I have nothing new to say. Insulting the whole game. I'm used to it. Their right," Obradovic said of Crvena Zvezda fans' behavior, via Mozzart Sport. "We have to concentrate on our game. It's a nice view when you see so many fans, it's an honor."

Despite losing Game 1, Obradovic expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and anticipates a comeback in Game 2.

"It was an extraordinary game, and the details decided the outcome of the match," he said. "I congratulate Zvezda. I am satisfied and proud of how my team looked; I told them that in the dressing room.

"Game 2 will be different. New energy will be needed. We have to prepare for those small details. Interesting things are that you play the quarterfinals and wait seven days, then play the semifinals and wait seven days, and then you play the final and wait for two days. It is normal, but then the entire playoffs should be played with two-day breaks."

Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Wednesday at Crvena Zvezda.

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