In the highly anticipated Serbian showdown, Red Star’s basketball team triumphed over their city rivals, Partizan, tonight at the packed “Stark Arena” in Belgrade. The Euroleague’s 19th-round clash concluded with a resounding 88-72 victory for the “red and whites.” This win holds immense significance for Crvena zvezda, breaking their streak of three consecutive losses against the “black and white” team.

The home team began the game with tremendous momentum. Freddie Gillespie made a stellar debut in the derby, contributing significantly as Red Star dominated the initial stages, securing an 11-point lead at 24-13.