Partizan Dominates Fourth Quarter to Down Paris
Partizan Belgrade kicked off their EuroLeague campaign with a commanding 92-79 road victory over Paris, unleashing a decisive fourth-quarter surge to seal the win. Holding a slim four-point lead at halftime (40-44) and entering the final period with the same margin (63-67), the Serbian side exploded for a 25-16 run to pull away decisively. Partizan showcased superior efficiency, shooting 54% from the field (33/61) compared to Paris's 48%, and their bench provided a crucial 50 points to Paris's 34. Carlik Jones spearheaded the visitors' attack with 20 points and five assists, complemented by Tonye Jekiri's 15 points and seven rebounds. Despite strong performances from Paris's Nadir Hifi (19 points) and a combined 28 points from Jared Rhoden and Tj Warren, the home team couldn't match Partizan's late-game intensity. This victory sets a positive tone for Partizan in the early stages of the regular season.