LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Podgorica defeated Jedinstvo 86-78 in a Montenegrin Prva A Liga game Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Danilo Lacmanovic led all scorers with 28 points for Podgorica, which used a strong first half to secure the win.

Podgorica built a 48-32 halftime lead behind 21 first-quarter points and 27 in the second. Jedinstvo mounted a second-half charge, outscoring Podgorica 46-38 after the break, but could not close the gap fully. Masan Vrbica added 17 points and nine assists for Podgorica.

Lazar Vukcevic posted a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds for Jedinstvo. Nedeljko Kosanin added 15 points. Podgorica improved to 13-10, while Jedinstvo fell to 13-11. The teams meet again Saturday in Podgorica.