Classic in Belgrade – Partizan NIS host Cibona

Friday, 19. January 2018 at 11:59

ABA League classic is about to take place in Belgrade, as Partizan NIS will be hosting Cibona on Saturday night.

Partizan NIS fans Grobari (Photo: Partizan NIS)

ABA League Round 17, Saturday, 20.1.2018:

PARTIZAN NIS - CIBONA

Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Belgrade

When? 19:00

Story of the game: It is always a big game when Partizan NIS and Cibona meet and it will be no different this time around. It is a highly important game for both sides, since Partizan NIS are still one of the main contenders for a Playoffs spot, while Cibona haven’t completely lost their hopes of reaching the top four at the end of the season as well.

Partizan are currently fifth placed with 8 wins on their record (one less than fourth placed Mornar) and Cibona share the eighth place with two triumphs less grabbed so far. But, with a victory in Belgrade they would make the things complicated again.

Currently, as the standings suggest as well, Partizan NIS are in a bit better shape. They have won 3 out of their last five games and are currently on a 2 games long winning streak. On the other side, Cibona have won two out of their last five clashes, losing the last three in a row.

Match-up in focus: Đorđe Gagić has joined Partizan NIS ranks recently and has immediately proven that he would be a valuable reinforcement for the black and white, as he is averaging 5.5 rebounds per game. The question at the moment is whether he would be able to stop Luka Žorić on the other side, that is not only dominant when it comes to rebounding, as he is averaging 6.25 rebounds per clash, but is also Cibona’s top scorer (18.75 points per game). We shall see.

Head to head in regional league: In total 24:10; In Belgrade 15:1.

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