Istanbul Fenerbahce, the leader of the Euroleague, saw their impressive 19-game winning streak come to an end on Friday night when they fell to Crvena zvezda with a score of 73-79 in Belgrade. The home team initially struggled, trailing by nine points at halftime, but mounted an impressive comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Fenerbahce 28-14. Crvena zvezda's crucial 12-0 run in the final moments of the game solidified their victory as they maintained control in the closing minute.

Chima Moneke was a standout performer for Crvena zvezda, scoring 21 points, while Jordan Nwora and Ebuka Izundu contributed 14 and 13 points respectively. Codi Miller-Mcintyre also had a near triple-double performance with 10 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds. For Fenerbahce, who now hold a record of 22-8, Wade Baldwin was the highest scorer with 16 points, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Prior to this defeat, Fenerbahce had enjoyed a remarkable run, winning their last 19 games across all competitions and extending their Euroleague streak to nine consecutive victories. Their last loss had come on January 8 against a team from Dubai, highlighting how dominant they had been throughout the season until facing Crvena zvezda, whose win could be crucial for their confidence going forward in the league.