Classic in Zagreb – Cibona host Crvena zvezda mts
In Zagreb, an ABA League classic will take place, as Cibona will be hosting Crvena zvezda mts. Can they arrange another upset, just like a round before, when they claimed 2 points in the battle with the EuroLeague side Budućnost VOLI?
Joe Ragland (Photo: Crvena zvezda mts)
ABA League Round 12, Saturday, 22.12.2018:
Where? Dražen Petrović Arena, Zagreb
When? 17:00
Story of the game: Another basketball spectacle is coming to Zagreb. After Cibona have written down two points in the clash with the EuroLeague side of Budućnost VOLI in the eleventh round, they will try to capitalize on their confidence boost by doing the same against Crvena zvezda mts.
However, it will of course not be easy at all, since at the other side there will be a still undefeated red and white squad of Belgrade, which have no intention of allowing their opponents to celebrate their sixth win of the season.
The history of the clashes of both sides, however, reveals that it has always been interesting when the two sides have met in Zagreb and Cibona have celebrated 9 times, while Crvena zvezda mts have celebrated 7 times in their clashes in Dražen Petrović Arena.
How will the story unfold this time?
Match-up in focus: We will be witnessing the clash of two amongst the top point guards of the entire league, as Round 11 MVP Marko Ljubičić will be challenging Joe Ragland in playmaking and scoring as well. Currently, both of them are the best scorers and passers of their teams, as Marko Ljubičić is averaging 13.6 points and 3.9 assists per game and Ragland is averaging 12 points and 5.8 assists right now. Who will be better this time?
Head to head in the regional league: In total 11:24; In Zagreb 9:7.
