The Mornar basketball team moved tantalizingly close to a stunning upset in Belgrade this evening, as they faced a significant defeat against Partizan, with a final score of 24:89 in the 84th round of the AdmiralBet ABA League at the “Belgrade Arena”.

In the final moments of the game, a three-pointer from Smith brought Mornar level at 81:81. However, Partizan quickly responded, taking the score to 86:81 and maintaining their advantage until the conclusion.

“I extend my congratulations to the players and sincerely hope Partizan can reach the F4 of the Euroleague, as it would be a major boost for basketball in our region. The circumstances are challenging, but I have faith in coach Obradović. He has accomplished remarkable feats before. I genuinely wish him and the team continued success in the Euroleague,” stated Mornar coach Mihailo Pavicevic post-game.

Following this triumph, Partizan now shares the top spot with Buducnost (21-3).

“We anticipated that this upcoming series of games would include some difficult ones. Despite Mornar’s current situation, they came ready to compete and performed admirably, particularly with impressive three-point shooting in the fourth quarter. I want to thank all our fans who came out to support us tonight. As for the game, with matchups against Alba in two days and Bayern on Thursday, we aimed to manage our energy and playing time strategically,” commented Partizan coach Željko Obradović.

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