Partizan celebrates a commanding 30-point victory over Borac! © Twitter (@partizanbc_eng)
Partizan Belgrade opened their ABA League 2024-25 season with a commanding 96-66 victory over Borac Mozzart. Playing in front of a raucous home crowd, the Serbian giants asserted their dominance from the start, securing a 30-point win. Leading the charge for Partizan was South Sudanese point guard Carlik Jones, who topped the scoring with 14 points, including an impressive 3/4 shooting from the three-point line. His leadership on the court set the tone for a well-rounded team performance.
Partizan’s new additions also made a significant impact. Duane Washington Jr. added 13 points to his team’s tally, while NBA-experienced players Aleksej Pokusevski and Isaac Bonga each chipped in 11 points. Pokusevski, in particular, stood out, combining his scoring with six rebounds to further aid Partizan’s dominance. Sterling Brown matched their efforts with 11 points, contributing to an all-around balanced offensive showing from the home side.
Borac Mozzart, meanwhile, struggled to match Partizan’s intensity. Djordje Gacic was their standout performer, finishing with 13 points, but the team was outclassed in all areas of the game. Despite their efforts, Borac was unable to keep up with the tempo set by Partizan’s fast-paced offense and relentless defense. The 30-point margin reflected the gap in class between the two teams on the night.
One of the standout moments in the game came from Sterling Brown, who electrified the crowd in the Belgrade Arena with a powerful AND-1 three-pointer. The shot sent the fans into a frenzy and emphasized Partizan’s overwhelming control of the contest. The atmosphere in the arena mirrored the team’s performance, as Partizan’s dominance both on and off the court helped them cruise to an easy victory.
With this win, Partizan sets an early marker for their ABA League campaign. After Crvena Zvezda’s loss in Dubai, the Belgrade-based side capitalized on the opportunity to gain early momentum. They will look to build on this strong start as the season progresses, with their sights firmly set on challenging for the ABA League title.
