The home team, Partizan, celebrated a victory with a score of 100:94 (25:19, 27:27, 26:13, 22:35) at the "Arena."

The series is best of three, with the winner advancing to face the superior team from the Dubai vs Budućnost match in the title game.

The rematch is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 8 PM in the "Aleksandar Nikolić" hall. If needed, the decisive game will be on the following Monday at the "Arena."

Partizan led for most of the game, with a 20-point advantage at one point and a 16-point lead with four minutes to go. However, Crvena Zvezda made a dramatic comeback, cutting the lead to a single point with a minute left.

Despite the late surge, Partizan managed to hold on and secure their home court advantage.

Dwane Washington scored 23 points for Partizan, including a crucial free throw in the final minute. Sterling Braun added 16 points, Karlik Johns scored 15, and Tonye Jekiri contributed 15 points.

For Crvena Zvezda, Jordan Nwora led the scoring with 31 points. Jereb Butler and Ebuka Izundu added 18 and 10 points respectively.

Partizan had a slightly better shooting percentage from the field (56.6% to 54.1%). The home team made 75.6% of their free throws, compared to Crvena Zvezda's 73.1%.

Partizan had six more rebounds (28 to 22) and three more offensive rebounds (9 to 6). The home team also had seven more assists (26 to 19) but five fewer offensive rebounds (3 to 8) and two more turnovers (16 to 14).

40'

Kalates was fouled 55 seconds before the end. Kalinić received his fifth foul. Kalates missed his first free throw but made the second.

Butler scored 44 seconds before the end - 95:94.

Johns was fouled 37 seconds before the end. Initially, it was a 2+1, but the referees changed their decision. Johns made both free throws - 97:94. Johns now has 17 points.

Zvezda lost the ball 31 seconds before the end. A timeout was called for Zvezda.

Washington scored two points from the free-throw line 19 seconds before the end - 99:94. He then scored again - 100:94.