D’Tigers forward Chima Moneke delivered a game-high 21 points to keep Crvena Zvezda’s playoff hopes alive, powering them to a commanding 94–81 victory over Paris Basketball at the Belgrade Arena on Tuesday.
Crvena Zvezda’s push for a 2025/26 EuroLeague playoff spot had been under serious threat following a three-game losing streak, a slump that saw them drop to ninth on the standings and in danger of missing out on the play-in tournament.
However, with just two games remaining in the regular season, the Serbian side rediscovered form in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Paris Basketball behind a Most Valuable Player display from Moneke. In addition to his 21 points, the former Sacramento Kings forward contributed nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in a dominant all-round performance.
Ognjen Dobrić added 19 points, while Codi Miller-McIntyre recorded an outstanding double-double of 16 points and 14 assists, alongside four rebounds and a game-high three steals. Ebuka Izundu chipped in with 13 points, while Jordan Nwora finished with seven points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Semi Ojeleye contributed five points, four rebounds, and two assists.
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For Paris Basketball, Nadir Hifi led the scoring with 20 points, while Jared Rhoden and Justin Robinson added 13 points apiece in the defeat.
Crvena Zvezda remain ninth on the table and will look to close out the regular season strongly against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Real Madrid Baloncesto as they push to secure a play-in berth.
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