Partizan continues to chase first place, but regardless of the result in the eternal derby of the 28th round of the Admiralbet ABA League, Buducnost must secure their top position with a victory over FMP in precisely seven days.

Željko Obradović’s squad triumphed against Red Star (85:77), and with two rounds remaining in the league, they trail the Montenegrin champions by just one win.

If Andrej Žakelj’s team manages to beat FMP at home on Monday, they will clinch the first place before the playoffs; however, a loss might see them drop to third place in the final round against Dubai.

Ultimately, Buducnost holds the keys to their success with the right team in their gym to affirm first place.

In the derby at the “Belgrade Arena,” Partizan was ahead 37:30 after a dunk by Tyreke Jones, and then 48:38 following a basket by Karlik Jones. However, Giannis Sferopoulos’ team, guided by Nikola Kalinic and Filip Petrushev, swiftly returned, leading 51:49 and promising an exciting conclusion…

As the match intensified, Sterling Brown stepped up, sinking four three-pointers in the final quarter, creating the gap needed for Partizan’s crucial win.

Brown ended the game with 25 points, while Petrushev and Nemanja Nedovic contributed 19 points each for Red Star.

Buducnost is set to face FMP and Dubai to conclude the season, while Partizan will take on Cedevita-Olimpija and Mega. Additionally, the UAE team will face Igokea and the “blue and whites.”

There’s a possibility that the top three teams might finish with identical records, in which case Buducnost would take first place.

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