Partizan showed character; Peñarroya: "We deserved to win"; Carlik: "There's no room for relaxation"

Partizan were led to victory by Bruno Fernando and Carlik Jones, who scored 18 points each, with the Partizan point guard also adding seven assists. Tonye Jekiri contributed 11 points, while Dwayne Washington Jr. added 10.For Dubai Basketball, the top scorers were Davis Bertans and Mfiondu Kabengele, with 17 points apiece, but that was not enough for the visitors to clinch the championship trophy in Belgrade.Game 4 will also be played at the &Scaron;tark Arena, where BC Partizan will try to further complicate the battle for the ABA League title.The full course of the game could be followed through our live blog.Carlik being straightforward&ldquo;It was a big win for us. Honestly, the way we came out and the way we approached the game... Defensively, we started very strong. We got the job done, thanked the fans, and it was a great team performance.We are still trailing in the series, and another win is a must. Whenever you have a chance, there is always a chance to win. We are playing on our home court.There can be no relaxation. We must not allow ourselves to become overconfident,&rdquo; said Carlik Jones.Pe&ntilde;arroya satisfied&ldquo;I think we deserved to win tonight. We compete better at home in this kind of atmosphere and with these fans. It was a very different game compared to the two played there.We controlled the game defensively, and the pace in transition. It is very important for us to remain consistent, especially mentally.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy because we played solidly on both ends of the court, but it&rsquo;s only one win. The series is now 2&ndash;1, and we have to prepare for Friday,&rdquo; Pe&ntilde;arroya said.

Partizan showed character; Peñarroya: "We deserved to win"; Carlik: "There's no room for relaxation"

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