Partizan's basketball players took the lead in the ABA League semifinal series against Red Star with a 1:0 advantage. The home team celebrated with a 100:94 victory.

Red Star coach Saša Obradović gave his initial impressions after the first game of the ABA League semifinal series against Partizan.

"Congratulations to Partizan. It's good that we fought until the end and got some ideas. We responded well to their defensive changes, but we need to stay focused. We have many problems on the point guard position. Kodi Miller-Mekintajer really wanted to play, but Karter and Batler aren't natural game organizers. We missed a playmaker, of course, but we shouldn't complain. I'm optimistic about the next game."

"Everyone faces this problem. It's not just about rookies but also young players who go to college. The EuroLeague is getting older, and American players need time to adapt. Few manage to adjust to European basketball. This is a fact for all European clubs."

"The main reason for the collapse in the third quarter is that we need to raise our aggression. The slow pace and strategic play suits Partizan, as they have exceptional players on the guard positions. There's no time for extensive analysis; we just need to play aggressively and look for opportunities."

"Mekintajer's condition? He has a strong desire to play and was our best player throughout the season. He hasn't done anything for a few weeks."