Chris Jones Hits Buzzer-Beater for Red Star Belgrade
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Chris Jones, a former Hapoel Tel Aviv player, hit a dramatic buzzer-beating shot to give Crvena Zvezda Belgrade an 84-82 EuroLeague victory over ASVEL Villeurbanne. Media in Serbia praised Jones as a "true star" and "leader" for his clutch performance. Jones stated he was confident he would take the final shot after his team's defensive stop. Teammate Shayock also lauded Jones's game-winning contribution.
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- Chris Jones hit a game-winning buzzer-beater for Crvena Zvezda against ASVEL.
- The EuroLeague victory for Crvena Zvezda over ASVEL was 84-82.
- Former coach Vladimir Djurovic called Jones a "true star" and "leader."
- Jones expressed confidence in taking the final shot after a defensive stop.
- Teammate Shayock praised Jones's clutch game-winning performance.
Former Hapoel Tel Aviv player Chris Jones delivered a dramatic game-winning basket for his current team, Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) Belgrade, in their 84-82 EuroLeague victory over ASVEL Villeurbanne on Tuesday. Jones, who previously played for ASVEL, hit the shot as time expired, securing a crucial road win for the Serbian club.
Following the game, Serbian media lauded Jones, with former coach Vladimir Djurovic calling him a "true star" who "knew exactly what he was doing" and deserved more playing time. Djurovic also compared Jones favorably to Partizan's player, stating Jones is a "much better player" and a "leader." The EuroLeague's official website also highlighted Jones's heroics, noting his ability to perform under pressure, even with an opponent's hand in his face.
Jones himself expressed confidence in taking the final shot after his team secured a key defensive stop. "I was pretty sure when we came out of the timeout that if we had an opportunity to shoot, I would take the shot," he said. He described the win as "amazing" and a "tough road win," crediting many players for stepping up.
Teammate Shayock, who contributed 15 points, praised Jones's clutch performance, stating, "It was a huge shot by Chris. Everyone did their part. Getting a rebound, defending, whatever it takes, and in the end, Chris brings us the win. That's his role and that's what he does best."
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