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Following Crvena Zvezda's win over Fenerbahce, Milos Teodosic admitted that he had his best game since he returned to the Serbian side. The veteran player also referred to the upcoming game vs. Olympiacos.

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In Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade'striumphant win (87-56) over Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Milos Teodosic became the main protagonist. The Serbian guard finished with 18 points, three assists, one steal, and one rebound, pushing the home team to their third EuroLeague win of the season.

Player of the Game EFF 21 Milos Teodosic Points 18 Accuracy 6-7 Rebounds 1 Assists 3

"Milos Teodosic has been playing very well since the beginning of the season," Fenerbahce head coach Dimitris Itoudis said.

"He was also very effective in the matches against Barcelona, ​​Bayern and Partizan before us. We couldn't stop Milos today, our defensive effort was too insufficient to stop him. I congratulate Milos on his performance," the Greek coach added.

Apart from the veteran guard, Zvezda saw four more players score in double digits, as Joel Bolomboy had 14 points, Nemanja Nedovic 12, while Yago dos Santos and Stefan Lazarevic chipped in with 11.

"We are a talented team on offense, but we were also very effective on defense today," Teodosic told reporters.

"Everyone who entered the game made a great contribution. I am very happy to be a part of this great team," he further commented.

Teodosic admitted that he had his best game with the Crvena Zvezda jersey since he came back.

"We can say that it was our best match as a team," he said.

"Fenerbahce could not play their normal game, we did not allow them to do so. They had a bad day. I think this was my best game since I came to Red Star. Our fans give us energy to play better," the 2010 EuroLeague MVP continued.

Zvezda played without Shabazz Napier and Yago dos Santos who were injured, something that adds more value to their achievement. Teodosic said his team will have to manage having five players sidelined.

"That's no small thing, and frankly, it worries me," he conceded. "I hope Shabazz can play, I don't know what the situation is. Now the rotation is getting shorter," he said.

Crvena Zvezda are now suiting up for the road game against Olympiacos in Piraeus, a place where they're expected to meet a rather congenial atmosphere compared to other arenas.

The ultras of the two teams have formed a long-time bond, and it's not rare that Greek and Serbian fans share a lot of chants in common.

For the 36-year-old point guard, who played at Olympiacos from 2007 until 2010, the game holds a special significance.

"Personally, for me, the rival fans do not create pressure," he said.

"I put pressure on myself to be the best I can be. I am emotionally attached to Olympiacos and Athens. I always loved going there," Teodosic concluded.

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