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Partizan shocks Real Madrid in Game 1

Partizan took an early lead against Real Madrid in their EuroLeague best-of-five playoff series with a thrilling 87-89 road win on Tuesday. The game was a back-and-forth battle with fans on the edge of their seats until team captain Kevin Punter hit a contested three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining to clinch the win for Partizan.

Punter was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points, while Zach LeDay contributed 13 points for Partizan. Real Madrid’s Gabriel Deck also had an impressive performance with 24 points, but it was not enough to secure a win for his team. Alen Smailagic, Dante Exum, and Mathias Lessort each added 11 points to help secure the victory for Partizan.

The win was an upset for Real Madrid, who had a 23-11 record in the EuroLeague regular season compared to Partizan’s 20-14 record. The victory gives Partizan a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will also be played in Madrid.

The game was a testament to the talent and determination of both teams, with each side fighting hard until the very end. Partizan’s win is a great start to the series, but Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back and even the score when they take on Partizan in Game 2.

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