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Mirotic wishes to have both Belgrade teams in the EuroLeague for many years "because European basketball needs these clubs."

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FC Barcelona stopped Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade by defeating the hosts 89-80 in front of the EuroLeague's record crowd this season -- 20,041 fans.

Player of the Game EFF 32 Nicolas Laprovittola Points 25 Accuracy 5-7 Rebounds 0 Assists 7

Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius called the atmosphere at Stark Arena as world's greatest, while Nikola Mirotic hoped to have both Belgrade teams in the EuroLeague in the long run.

"It's always a big pleasure to play in Belgrade," he said post-game. "I love these people and this country, as everybody knows. I am very happy that both teams Partizan and Red Star are here. I wish both of them to be in the EuroLeague for many years because European basketball needs these clubs."

Mirotic finished the match with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 27 PIR. Nicolas Laprovittola had an even better game with 25 points, 7 assists, and 32 PIR.

Barca cruised to their 21st victory of the season.

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