Partizan wins EuroLeague opener 92-76 over Milan; T.J. Shorts scores 26 in Valencia victory
Partizan opened the EuroLeague with a 92-76 victory over Milan; T.J. Shorts scored 26 points as Valencia stunned Besiktas 96-94.
September 25, 2026 — Round 1 of the EuroLeague continued tonight with three more fixtures that produced clear winners in Belgrade and Istanbul and a nail‑biting finish in Istanbul earlier in the evening.
In Belgrade, Partizan defeated Milan 92-76 in front of their home crowd. Jones led the hosts, finishing the game with 20 points, 10 assists and 4 rebounds and anchoring a balanced performance that kept Milan at bay throughout the contest.
Standout performances
At Sinan Erdem Sport Hall, Besiktas were edged by Valencia 94-96 in a dramatic game decided in the final minutes. T.J. Shorts shone for the visitors, pouring in 26 points and emerging as the clear top performer of the match.
Fenerbahçe opened their EuroLeague campaign with a 78-68 home victory over Virtus. The Turkish side controlled the tempo in the closing stages to secure a confident opening win.
The opening night underlined that a long season lies ahead: Partizan showed they can rely on a leader in Jones, Valencia will lean on the scoring burst of T.J. Shorts, and Fenerbahçe demonstrated the cohesion needed to grind out wins at home.
Photo: press material from the event
