MATCH OF THE ROUND: Igokea host Partizan NIS
In the opening game of the ABA League season for Igokea and Partizan NIS, the two teams will meet in Laktaši Sports Hall, which is expected to become the true festival of basketball.
Andrea Trinchieri, Partizan NIS team (Photo: Cibona/Zeljko Baksaj)
ABA League Round 1, Saturday, 5.10.2019:
Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši
When? 18:00
Story of the game: Big game is coming to Laktaši, as Igokea will be hosting Partizan NIS in the battle for the first pair of points for both sides. Partizan NIS are coming to Laktaši with ABA Super Cup trophy and a victory against Reyer Venice in the opening round of EuroCup in their pockets, while for Igokea, this will be the first official game of the season.
There is no doubt that Igosi will have plenty of reasons to be motivated in their first presentation to the home crowd in front of expectedly packed stands. On the other side, Partizan NIS will try their best to keep on going in as successful fashion as they have started the season.
Igokea will be playing in full strength in this game, while Rade Zagorac is questionable to appear in this game due to minor injury problems.
Match-up in focus: Rashawn Thomas of Partizan NIS has shined at the ABA Super Cup in Zagreb, when he earned himself the MVP of the tournament title. On the other side, he will be facing experienced Sava Lešić this time around. How will their clash unfold?
Head to head in the regional league: In total 6:11; In Laktaši 5:4.
