Champion MZT wins Skopje derby; Shtip prevails in Bitola
MZT took a convincing away victory in the Skopje derby while Shtip edged Pelister 92:87 in Bitola.
November 8, 2026. Two games from the 6th round of the national basketball league were played tonight: Skopje – MZT Skopje 60:79 and Pelister – Shtip 87:92.
Clear win for the champion, tight victory for Shtip in Bitola
MZT Skopje, the reigning champion, travelled to the capital and dominated the local derby against the club that until a few months ago was called Madzhari. The visitors led for most of the game and established control from the opening minutes, eventually winning convincingly by 19 points.
The home side fought but could not overturn the deficit; the loss was their fifth of the season, while MZT recorded its fifth victory.
Top scorer for the winners was Krajinić with 20 points, while Jones led Skopje with 18 points. During the match the visitors — described as "the Metals" — held the initiative from start to finish.
In Bitola, Pelister suffered a surprise home defeat to Shtip, 87:92. Shtip set the tone early, taking the first quarter by three points and extending the margin to seven by halftime. Pelister staged a late comeback, but it fell short in the closing minutes.
Hamilton finished with 20 points for the visitors, while Kotsović scored 20 for Pelister.
Photo: press material from the event
