Partizan Secured Victory Over Paris in EuroLeague
Partizan moved to a 2-0 record after a comeback win against Paris in their recent EuroLeague match.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Partizan defeated Paris to maintain an undefeated 2-0 start in EuroLeague competition. The win was fueled by a strong team performance that secured a victory following a second-half comeback.
Why it matters
This result highlights the early-season competitive standing of both clubs as Partizan continues its strong start while Paris looks to recover from two consecutive losses. The outcome shapes the early EuroLeague table and impacts momentum for upcoming fixtures.
Carlick Jones led Partizan with 20 points, while Luka Vildoza added 16 points and six steals. Nadir Hifi paced Paris with 19 points in the loss.
The players
Partizan
A professional basketball club based in Belgrade that competes in the EuroLeague.
Paris
A professional basketball team based in France that competes at the top level of European play.
Carlick Jones
A professional basketball player who led the scoring efforts for Partizan during the match.
Luka Vildoza
An Argentine professional basketball player who recorded a career-high six steals in this contest.
Nadir Hifi
A standout guard for Paris who served as the leading scorer for his team.
The details
Partizan relied on depth to overcome Paris, with Tony Jekiri and Kyle Allman contributing 15 and 10 points respectively. Paris saw 14-point performances from both T.J. Warren and Jared Rhoden but could not hold off the visitors in the final minutes.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: The EuroLeague game took place in Paris.
October 1, 2026: Paris will host Zalgiris.
October 2, 2026: Partizan will visit Bayern.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Partizan favorably in the early standings as they look to build upon their undefeated start to the campaign. Conversely, the 0-2 start for Paris adds pressure to their upcoming home games to avoid falling behind in the race for a playoff spot.
Partizan improves to 2-0, securing a strong position in the early standings while Paris remains winless after two rounds. Luka Vildoza's career-high six steals provided a significant defensive boost to the Partizan rotation.
The takeaway
Maintaining a high defensive intensity like Partizan showed can provide a critical edge in close road games. Scoring depth often determines the outcome when star players face tight defensive schemes late in a match.
What happens next
Paris will host Žalgiris on October 1, 2026, and Partizan will visit Bayern on October 2, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current league standings and tournament progress, explore the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by B92.
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