Partizan beats Red Star 85-82 in overtime Belgrade derby

Partizan secured an 85-82 overtime victory against Red Star in Belgrade after Red Star erased a 15-point deficit in the final quarter. The result ended a three-game losing streak for Partizan while halting Red Star’s four-game winning run in the EuroLeague.

Partizan Overcomes Fourth-Quarter Collapse in Belgrade Derby

The match saw Partizan control the opening twenty minutes, building a 31-21 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 52-38 by halftime. By the end of the third quarter, Partizan maintained a comfortable 65-50 advantage. Red Star mounted a 25-10 surge in the fourth frame to force overtime at 75-75. In the extra period, Red Star took an 82-79 lead with one minute and 28 seconds remaining following a free throw by Ebuka Izundu. Carlik Jones responded with a three-pointer to tie the game at 1-02, and Alessandro Pajola scored the decisive basket off an assist from Arijan Lakic with 17 seconds left to put Partizan ahead 85-82, sealing the final score as Red Star failed to score again.

Carlik Jones Leads Partizan in Statistical Victory

Carlik Jones led Partizan with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, adding four rebounds and five assists for a 28 performance index rating. Lamar Stevens contributed 16 points, and Kevarrius Hayes recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. For Red Star, Chris Jones scored 22 points with a 23 PIR, Jordan Nwora posted 16 points and eight rebounds, and Semi Ojeleye added 13 points. Tactically, Partizan converted 26 of 38 two-point attempts, while Red Star relied heavily on free throws, making 20 of 27 attempts.

Coaching Perspectives and Fan Unrest

Both benches were led by Spanish coaches, with Joan Peñarroya directing Partizan and Ibon Navarro coaching Red Star. The officiating crew consisted of France’s Thomas Bissuel, Spain’s Carlos Peruga, and Ukraine’s Borys Ryzhyk. In the post-game press conference, reported by the Serbian daily Kurir, Joan Peñarroya acknowledged his team’s offensive struggles in the final quarter but stated that his side deserved the victory. Peñarroya also addressed crowd behavior, noting that supporters from both clubs clashed in the stands prior to the opening tip, while expressing a wish for uninterrupted play without torches amid the intense atmosphere.

Upcoming EuroLeague Schedules for Both Clubs

With the outcome, both Belgrade rivals hold identical records of four victories and three defeats in the competition. Red Star prepares to host Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the next round. Meanwhile, Partizan travels to face ASVEL on Wednesday, October 28, at 20:00 local time at the LDLC Arena, encountering an ASVEL side currently enduring a three-game losing skid.

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