Kevin Punter Shows No Mercy to Former Team; Barcelona Defeats Partizan on the Road
The excitement of Round 9 in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague concluded with two games tonight, as Partizan hosted Barcelona in a closely contested matchup.
Barcelona emerged victorious, winning 87-79 in a nail-biting finish led by Kevin Punter, who put on an impressive performance against his former team.
This loss marks Partizan’s seventh defeat in nine games and their fifth consecutive loss in the league. Partizan will next face Olimpia Milano at home in the second game of their double-game week.
Meanwhile, Barcelona secured their seventh win of the season in nine games and will prepare to host Paris Basketball in their upcoming matchup.
Key player statistics for the game:
- Barcelona: Kevin Punter scored 18 points with 2 rebounds, Jabari Parker contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, Jan Vesely added 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Chimezie Metu finished with 10 points and 8 rebounds.
- Partizan: Carlik Jones scored 17 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Aleksej Pokusevski added 12 points and 3 rebounds, Sterling Brown contributed 10 points and 1 rebound, and Isaac Bonga finished with 8 points and 4 rebounds.
Quarter Scores:
1st Quarter: 23-19
2nd Quarter: 35-49
3rd Quarter: 58-70
4th Quarter: Final score
