This is how the ABA League standings look after Zvezda's victory over Partizan: There is a possibility for more eternal derbies!
Crvena zvezda basketball players recorded their first victory over Partizan this season, in the second eternal derby these two teams have played so far. Partizan won the first one (Euroleague), while Saša Obradović's players were better at home this time with a score of 100:96.
TL;DR
- Crvena zvezda defeated Partizan 100:96 in their second ABA League derby of the season.
- The match was highly competitive, with the largest lead before the final quarter being only five points for Crvena zvezda.
- Crvena zvezda secured their lead in the final quarter with key plays from Džared Batler, Ognjen Dobrić, and Džoel Bolomboj.
- Following the win, Crvena zvezda shares 3rd and 4th place with Budućnost, both having a 15-5 record.
- Partizan and Dubai have secured earlier playoff spots.
- This loss marks Partizan's second defeat, matching the record of Jurica Golemac's team.
- The ABA League will proceed to quarter-finals after the second phase, with the top four teams advancing.
- Currently, Partizan and Dubai would have home-court advantage over Crvena zvezda and Budućnost in the quarter-finals.
- There is a possibility of more 'eternal derbies' occurring later in the season.