Paris Basketball snapped a six-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 102–92 at Accor Arena behind a balanced scoring effort. Five Paris players reached double figures, while the home side forced 19 turnovers from the visitors.
The French team led from start to finish, at one point stretching its advantage to 20 points late in the fourth quarter at 100–80. Paris’s fast pace, combined with aggressive defense, produced 10 steals and 23 assists, keeping Zvezda off balance throughout the contest.
Justin Robinson led the hosts with 16 points and eight assists, while Nadir Hifi added 15 points and six assists. Lamar Stevens scored 14, Amath M’Baye contributed 12, and Momo Faye chipped in 10, rounding out a cohesive team performance.
Crvena Zvezda struggled to match the intensity, with only Jared Butler delivering a standout performance. The guard scored 31 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter, marking the second-most points ever scored by a single player in a EuroLeague quarter. Codi Miller-McIntyre added 18 points, and Chima Moneke recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds, but the rest of the squad offered minimal support.
The victory improved Paris to 6–12, while Zvezda fell to 10–8 after losing six of their last nine games. Paris now travels to face LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne next Tuesday, while Crvena Zvezda heads to Istanbul to play Anadolu Efes on Friday.
