Analysis · Euroleague, round 7, 2026/2027

Partizan survive Crvena Zvezda fightback to win the Belgrade derby in overtime

Partizan won each of the first three quarters, lost the fourth 25-10 and then took overtime 10-7, with Carlik Jones scoring 26 points.

By Nicholas Crow, General Manager, TeamKeysPublished 2026-10-233 min read

How Partizan won overtime against Crvena Zvezda

Partizan took the extra period 10-7 to win 85-82, after Crvena Zvezda had won the fourth quarter 25-10 to drag the game into overtime.

The hosts managed only 10 points in the fourth, and the visitors punished every empty possession. Their surge leaned on the bench, where Chris Jones finished with 22 points in 28 minutes and shot 3/5 from three.

Semi Ojeleye kept the pressure on from the line, making 9/11 free throws. In overtime, though, Partizan found their footing again and closed out a 3-point win.

Score by quarter

Quarter	Partizan	Crvena Zvezda
Q1	31	21
Q2	21	17
Q3	13	12
Q4	10	25
OT1	10	7

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Partizan's 31-21 first quarter against Crvena Zvezda

The cushion that survived the collapse was built early: Partizan won the first quarter 31-21 and the second 21-17.

Lamar Stevens was efficient inside, going 6/7 on two-pointers for 16 points in 24 minutes. Kevarrius Hayes added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks, giving Partizan a presence at both ends.

The third quarter was tight at 13-12, but it still nudged Partizan further ahead. That margin is what allowed them to absorb the fourth-quarter storm and still reach overtime level.

Carlik Jones leads Partizan with 26 points

Carlik Jones carried Partizan with 26 points in 37 minutes, comfortably above his season average of 14.8 points per game.

He shot 8/12 on two-pointers, 2/5 from three and a perfect 4/4 at the free-throw line. He also added 5 assists and 4 rebounds against 3 turnovers, finishing with a PIR of 23.

Jones ranks 16th of 148 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating this season. On a night when Partizan's scoring dried up late, his reliability was the steadiest thing they had.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
CJCarlik Jones (Partizan)	26	23
CJChris Jones (Crvena Zvezda)	22	22
JNJordan Nwora (Crvena Zvezda)	16	17
KHKevarrius Hayes (Partizan)	13	15
LSLamar Stevens (Partizan)	16	12
LVLuca Vildoza (Partizan)	8	9

Euroleague standings after Partizan vs Crvena Zvezda

The result leaves both Belgrade clubs at 4-3, with Crvena Zvezda 8th and Partizan 11th in the 20-team table.

Panathinaikos lead at 6-1, ahead of Fenerbahce and Olympiacos at 5-1 and Hapoel Tel Aviv at 5-2. Crvena Zvezda will feel they let a chance slip after Chris Jones and Jordan Nwora, with 16 points and 8 rebounds, pulled them level.

Crvena Zvezda face Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on 27 October. Partizan meet LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on 28 October, looking to build on a hard-earned derby win.

All figures come from the official box score and the Euroleague standings after round 7 of the 2026/2027 regular season.

Questions people ask

What was the final score of Partizan vs Crvena Zvezda?

Partizan beat Crvena Zvezda 85-82 after overtime in round 7 of the Euroleague on 22 October 2026. The hosts won the extra period 10-7, having been caught by a Crvena Zvezda side that took the fourth quarter 25-10.

Who was top scorer in Partizan vs Crvena Zvezda?

Carlik Jones led all scorers with 26 points for Partizan in 37 minutes, shooting 8/12 on two-pointers, 2/5 from three and 4/4 at the line. Chris Jones was Crvena Zvezda's top scorer with 22 points off the bench.

How did Crvena Zvezda force overtime against Partizan?

Crvena Zvezda won the fourth quarter 25-10 to draw level by the end of regulation. Chris Jones scored 22 points in 28 minutes, Jordan Nwora added 16 points and 8 rebounds, and Semi Ojeleye made 9/11 free throws.

When do Partizan and Crvena Zvezda play next in the Euroleague?

Crvena Zvezda face Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on 27 October 2026, while Partizan meet LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on 28 October 2026. Both teams go into those games with a 4-3 record, Crvena Zvezda 8th and Partizan 11th.

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