Partizan defeated Dubai 84–70 in Game 3 of the ABA League Finals, cutting the series deficit to 2–1 and ensuring that a fourth game will be played at Belgrade Arena on Friday.
Partizan opened the game with a 5–0 run before Dubai responded and took a 7–5 lead. However, a three-pointer from Osetkowski shifted the momentum, and Dubai never led again. The score was tied at 10–10 at one point, but Partizan then answered with a dominant 13–0 run and closed the opening quarter ahead 23–10.
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The Black-and-Whites never relinquished control after that. Their advantage frequently reached double digits and hovered around a 15-point margin for most of the game. Dubai managed to cut the deficit to six points during the third quarter, but Partizan quickly responded with another run, restoring its comfortable lead and controlling the remainder of the contest without major difficulties.
Bruno Fernando and Toney Jekiri were outstanding in the paint. Both finished in double figures, grabbed numerous rebounds, and played excellent defense. They matched up well against Mfiondu Kabengele, who also delivered a solid performance under the basket but struggled from three-point range.
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Partizan also received strong contributions from Carlik Jones and Nick Calathes, who controlled the tempo brilliantly and created opportunities for his teammates during the key stretches when Partizan built its decisive advantage.
In the final quarter, Jones took responsibility and knocked down several crucial shots, eliminating any remaining doubt about the outcome and securing the victory for the Belgrade side.
The next game is scheduled for less than 48 hours from now, with Partizan once again enjoying home-court advantage as it attempts to level the series and force a decisive Game 5.
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