Partizan fell to Real Madrid by 77:73 in Round 28 of the EuroLeague at Belgrade Arena, letting a winnable game slip away after missing key opportunities down the stretch.
With the victory, Real Madrid improved to 17-11 and remain firmly in the race for a top four finish and potential home court advantage in the playoffs. Partizan dropped to 9-19.
Real Madrid had its full roster available for this game for the first time in a long stretch. Partizan were without Carlik Jones, Shake Milton, Jabari Parker, Mario Nakic, Vanja Marinkovic, Dylan Osetkowski, and Cameron Payne.
Claim Now Late in the third quarter, Real Madrid built a commanding 15 point lead, but Partizan responded with a 16-2 run to set up a dramatic finish.
The game turned into a possession by possession battle, and the score remained tied at 69:69 for an extended stretch. Sterling Brown missed several shots that could have given Partizan the lead, while Tonye Jekiri also failed to convert in key moments.
On the other end, Walter Tavares threw down a powerful dunk, and Andres Feliz knocked down a crucial three pointer to give Real Madrid a four point cushion, which ultimately proved enough to secure the win.
For the winners, Trey Lyles and Mario Hezonja led the way with 14 points each, while Sterling Brown paced the opposing side with 14 points.
In Round 29 of the EuroLeague, Partizan will travel to Istanbul to face the reigning champion Fenerbahce, while Real Madrid will host Bayern in Spain.
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