PENJAROJA SMILINGLY SPOKE ABOUT THE DERBY: I am excited Partizan defeated Paris 90:81 in the 32nd round of the Euroleague, with Sterling Brown leading the team with 17 points. Coach Joan Penjaroya praised his players’ performance, especially in the second half, and highlighted the importance of Nick Calathes and the support from the fans. Penjaroya also expressed his excitement for the upcoming derby against Crvena zvezda.

• Partizan defeated Paris 90:81 in the Euroleague.
• Sterling Brown was Partizan’s top scorer with 17 points.
• Toni Jekiri scored 15 points, and Nick Calathes recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists.
• Coach Joan Penjaroya praised his team’s second-half performance, transition play, and rebounding.
• Penjaroya acknowledged Nick Calathes as one of the most important players in the Euroleague over the last 15 years.
• The coach thanked the traveling Partizan fans for their support.
• Penjaroya expressed excitement for his first ‘eternal derby’ against Crvena zvezda in the AdmiralBet ABA League.