Partizan Eliminated from EuroLeague Playoff Contention After Loss to Žalgiris
In a tightly contested match, Partizan's defeat against Žalgiris seals their exit from playoff opportunities in the EuroLeague.
The basketball team of Partizan Belgrade saw their hopes of advancing to the EuroLeague playoffs extinguished following a narrow defeat to Žalgiris in Kaunas, with the final score standing at 70-66. This loss, occurring during the 33rd round of the EuroLeague season, marked Partizan's 17th defeat, leaving them at 16 victories—two short of the playoff contention threshold.
Žalgiris improved their record to 15-18 with this victory, despite the match holding no playoff significance for them.
The encounter witnessed a fierce battle, particularly in the game's closing moments where Partizan struggled with critical turnovers, contributing to their downfall in a competitive finish.
Leading the scoring for Partizan was Karlik Jones, who amassed 23 points over the course of the game.
Brendon Davies added 10 points, while Isak Bonga contributed 9 points.
Notably, Partizan entered the match without key players, including their starting center, Tariq Jones, who was sidelined due to knee pain, alongside Dwayne Washington, who also missed the game.
For Žalgiris, standout performances included Silvain Francisko, who scored 15 points, and Alen Smailagić, who contributed 14 points to the home team's victory.
The loss means that Partizan cannot qualify for the playoffs, as the team prepares for their final game of the season against Real Madrid, which will now serve only as a matter of pride.
Žalgiris, meanwhile, will look to continue their momentum as they head into their next match against Anadolu Efes.
Throughout the match, significant shifts in momentum were noted, with both teams frequently exchanging leads.
Partizan displayed a slight edge in shooting efficiency, finishing with a better field goal percentage inside the arc but struggled from beyond the three-point line compared to their opponents.
As the season nears its conclusion, Partizan's final outing aims to salvage some respect in a challenging season, while Žalgiris seeks to build on this victory as they look towards future competitions.
Žalgiris improved their record to 15-18 with this victory, despite the match holding no playoff significance for them.
The encounter witnessed a fierce battle, particularly in the game's closing moments where Partizan struggled with critical turnovers, contributing to their downfall in a competitive finish.
Leading the scoring for Partizan was Karlik Jones, who amassed 23 points over the course of the game.
Brendon Davies added 10 points, while Isak Bonga contributed 9 points.
Notably, Partizan entered the match without key players, including their starting center, Tariq Jones, who was sidelined due to knee pain, alongside Dwayne Washington, who also missed the game.
For Žalgiris, standout performances included Silvain Francisko, who scored 15 points, and Alen Smailagić, who contributed 14 points to the home team's victory.
The loss means that Partizan cannot qualify for the playoffs, as the team prepares for their final game of the season against Real Madrid, which will now serve only as a matter of pride.
Žalgiris, meanwhile, will look to continue their momentum as they head into their next match against Anadolu Efes.
Throughout the match, significant shifts in momentum were noted, with both teams frequently exchanging leads.
Partizan displayed a slight edge in shooting efficiency, finishing with a better field goal percentage inside the arc but struggled from beyond the three-point line compared to their opponents.
As the season nears its conclusion, Partizan's final outing aims to salvage some respect in a challenging season, while Žalgiris seeks to build on this victory as they look towards future competitions.
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